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formalist

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Formalist (noun) means someone who is very strict about following the usual rules and manners.

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1
Someone who is very strict about following the usual rules and manners.
2
A supporter of formalism, an approach that stresses form over content.
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What is the meaning of formalist?
"formalist" (noun) means someone who is very strict about following the usual rules and manners.
What is the opposite of formalist?
The opposite of "formalist" is maverick.
What are the different meanings of formalist?
"formalist" has 2 main meanings: 1. Someone who is very strict about following the usual rules and manners; 2. A supporter of formalism, an approach that stresses form over content.

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