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maximalist

Maximalist (adj) means preferring redundancy; tending to do or provide more rather than less.

adj
1
Preferring redundancy; tending to do or provide more rather than less.
2
Aggressive, expansive.
3
Relating to religious or Biblical maximalism.
4
Relating to far-left communism.
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Etymology

From maximal + -ist, by analogy with minimalist.

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What is the meaning of maximalist?

"maximalist" (adj) means preferring redundancy; tending to do or provide more rather than less.

What are the different meanings of maximalist?

"maximalist" has 3 main meanings: 1. Preferring redundancy; tending to do or provide more rather than less; 2. Aggressive, expansive; 3. Relating to religious or Biblical maximalism.

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