purist
/ˈpjʊərɪst/
Definition
A person who insists that a tradition, practice, or system should be maintained in its original, pure form and is typically opposed to change or modernization.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'purus' meaning 'clean' or 'pure.' It entered English in the 17th century to describe those who sought to purify the church and later evolved to describe anyone with a strict adherence to a specific doctrine or style.
In the news
The word is used to describe fans and coaches who prefer the historical 'one-class' Indiana high school basketball tournament and are resistant to the modern multi-class system. It highlights the tension between those who value tradition and those who accept the necessity of evolution.
Is Hoosier Hysteria as good as it once was? Experts weigh in on state tourney
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