Proscriptivist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Proscriptivist is a noun meaning (rare) One who is characterized by proscribing; one who tends to proscribe.
Meaning
(rare) One who is characterized by proscribing; one who tends to proscribe.
Example Sentences
Pushing on likely required repeated mobilizing of arguments to counter the views of the proscriptivist factions, those promoting a retreat from this prescriptive strategy and the application of a proscriptive ceremonial ideological strategy […]
Word Forms
- proscriptivists
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include proscriptionist, prescriptivist, prescriptionist, restrictivist, preventionist, prologist.
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