Pronunciation: /prɪˈskrɪptɪvɪst/
noun a person who advocates or adheres to a prescriptive attitude or doctrine, especially in language usage
A1 A prescriptivist believes in following strict rules for grammar and language usage.
A2 The prescriptivist argued that there is a correct way to speak and write English.
B1 As a prescriptivist, she often corrects others' grammar mistakes.
B2 The prescriptivist's insistence on proper grammar can be off-putting to some.
C1 The prescriptivist's approach to language is rooted in traditional grammar rules.
C2 Being a prescriptivist, he is meticulous about adhering to language norms and standards.
formal The prescriptivist linguist argued that certain grammar rules must be followed at all times.
informal My friend is such a prescriptivist when it comes to punctuation in text messages.
slang Don't be such a prescriptivist about how I speak, it's annoying.
figurative The chef was a prescriptivist when it came to following the recipe exactly.
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