🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

purista

Pronunciation / Transliteration: puˈɾista

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Purist/ˈpjʊə.rɪst/
nounadjectiveCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #24500 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"Los puristas del cine clásico se oponen a las versiones coloreadas."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who adheres strictly to traditional rules, standards, or methods, especially in language, art, or sports.

    "As a coffee purist, he refuses to add any flavored syrups or sugar to his espresso."
  2. 2

    Someone who insists on absolute authenticity or unadulterated quality in a product or experience.

    "Movie purists prefer watching films in their original aspect ratio without modern digital enhancements."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the French word 'puriste', originating in the 18th century from the Latin root 'purus' meaning 'pure'. It originally referred to those who maintained strict standards in language or style, later broadening to apply to any field where traditional rules or authenticity are rigidly defended.

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