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formalist

Formalist (noun) means an overly formal person, especially one who adheres to current forms; a stickler.

noun
1
An overly formal person, especially one who adheres to current forms; a stickler
2
An advocate of formalism
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What is the meaning of formalist?

"formalist" (noun) means an overly formal person, especially one who adheres to current forms; a stickler.

What are the different meanings of formalist?

"formalist" has 2 main meanings: 1. An overly formal person, especially one who adheres to current forms; a stickler; 2. An advocate of formalism.

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