Prescriptivist

Synonyms of prescriptivist

• authoritarian
• dictatorial
• dogmatic

Antonyms of prescriptivist

• flexible
• permissive
• descriptivist

Collocations of prescriptivist

grammar rules

Frequency: 70 %

The prescriptivist always follows strict grammar rules.

language usage

Frequency: 60 %

Prescriptivists often critique language usage in modern society.

word choice

Frequency: 50 %

The prescriptivist carefully considers word choice in writing.

linguistic norms

Frequency: 45 %

Prescriptivists adhere to traditional linguistic norms.

correct pronunciation

Frequency: 40 %

The prescriptivist insists on correct pronunciation of words.

Idiomatic Expressions for prescriptivist

• Phrase: prescriptivist approach
  Meaning: referring to a belief in following established rules or norms
  Usage: His prescriptivist approach to cooking means he always follows traditional recipes.