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purist
/ˈpjʊərɪst/
noun
purysta
Also
ortodoks(m)
Definition
A person who insists on absolute adherence to traditional rules or structures, especially in language or art.
Examples
As a language purist, he always corrected grammatical errors.
Jako purysta językowy, zawsze poprawiał błędy gramatyczne.
The purists criticized the modern interpretation of the classic play.
Puryści krytykowali nowoczesną interpretację klasycznej sztuki.
Collocations
language puristmusical puristart purist
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