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Purism

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An insistence on pure or unmixed forms. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    scrupulous or exaggerated insistence on purity or correctness (especially in language) wordnet
  3. 3
    An insistence on pure or unmixed forms.; The desire to use words and forms derived from what is considered the native element in a given language instead of elements considered borrowed or foreign. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    An insistence on the traditionally correct way of doing things. uncountable
  5. 5
    An example of purist language etc. countable

Etymology

From French purisme. By surface analysis, pur(e) + -ism.

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