Synonyms for

Purists

Verb / ˈpjʊrɪsts / Another word for purists — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A purist is someone who insists on strict adherence to a particular set of rules or principles.

Synonyms & similar words

purist traditionalist conservative stickler idealist perfectionist zealot fanatic extremist dogmatist fundamentalist rigorist hard-liner traditionalist traditionalist traditionalist traditionalist traditionalist traditionalist traditionalist traditionalist

Example sentences

  1. The purists were against any changes to the original recipe.
  2. She was a purist when it came to playing classical music.
  3. The purists argued that the new design compromised the integrity of the building.
  4. He considered himself a purist in the field of photography.
  5. The purists believed that the traditional method was the only correct way to solve the problem.

Quotes

  • 'A purist is a man who insists on sleeping on the floor, even if he has a bed.' - Lin Yutang
  • 'I am a purist. I like traditional country, and I'm not happy about hearing other things mixed in.' - George Strait
  • 'A purist is somebody who believes that there is only one way to do things and only one person who can do them.' - Michael Palin

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