What does neo-purism mean?
Neo-purism means (linguistics) A modern linguistic movement, based on purism, that accepts neologisms if they conform to established patterns.
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(linguistics) A modern linguistic movement, based on purism, that accepts neologisms if they conform to established patterns.
Use neo-purism when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Neo-purism means (linguistics) A modern linguistic movement, based on purism, that accepts neologisms if they conform to established patterns.
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