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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

purists

/ˈpɜːrɪsts/ noun · British & US
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What does purists mean?

noun

People who insist on the strictest or most traditional interpretation of something, especially a language or a style.

Example

"The editor was a purist when it came to grammar and punctuation."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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