Meaning & use
Purist
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A person who insists on strict adherence to traditional rules, correctness, or original forms in a particular field.
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As a purist, he refuses to watch any film adaptation that strays from the book.
Coffee purists argue that espresso should never be diluted with flavored syrups.
A note on using this word
The word can carry either admiring or mildly mocking connotations, depending on whether the speaker views the strictness as principled or pedantic.
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