Used attributively to describe something marked by strict adherence to traditional principles.
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Favoring or characterized by strict observance of traditional rules or norms. The committee adopted a purist stance, rejecting any deviations from the original plan.
Relating to or characteristic of Purism, the early-20th-century art and architectural movement that emphasized simplicity and clarity of form. The building's purist lines and unornamented surfaces reflected its architect's commitment to functional clarity.