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purist

/ˈpjʊərɪst/
pu · rist ˈpjʊər · ɪst
English Definition
n. perfectionist; traditionalist; stickler
中文释义
纯粹主义者;完美主义者
Significado en Español
purista
한국어 뜻
순수주의자
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người theo chủ nghĩa thuần túy
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Example Sentence

As a purist, he insisted on traditional methods.

作为纯粹主义者,他坚持传统方法。

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pur (pure) + ist→ pure doctrine advocate.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is a synonym for “purist”?

  1. A Innovator
  2. B Traditionalist
  3. C Reformer
  4. D Maverick
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B — Traditionalist. “purist” means n. perfectionist; traditionalist; stickler

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

As a strict ______, she insisted the old recipe be followed exactly as written.

  1. A purist
  2. B rebel
  3. C amateur
  4. D beginner
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A — purist. “purist” means n. perfectionist; traditionalist; stickler

Common questions about “purist”

What does “purist” mean?

purist — n. perfectionist; traditionalist; stickler. In Chinese: 纯粹主义者;完美主义者.

How do you pronounce “purist”?

purist is pronounced /ˈpjʊərɪst/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pu · rist.

How do you use “purist” in a sentence?

As a purist, he insisted on traditional methods. (作为纯粹主义者,他坚持传统方法。)

What are synonyms for “purist”?

stickler, perfectionist — all close in meaning to purist (n. perfectionist; traditionalist; stickler).

Is “purist” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. purist appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “purist”?

pur (pure) + ist→ pure doctrine advocate.

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