Associations to the word «Purism»

Wiktionary

PURISM, noun. (uncountable) An insistence on the traditionally correct way of doing things, especially of language
PURISM, noun. (countable) An example of purist language etc

Dictionary definition

PURISM, noun. Scrupulous or exaggerated insistence on purity or correctness (especially in language); "linguistic purisms".

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle