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Definition purist in British English

purist noun

[countable] noun
/ˈpjʊərɪst/
1

someone who wants people to be correct, and to follow rules carefully, especially in language and the arts

Example

This wasn't a Beethoven performance for any kind of purist.

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Definition purist in British English