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Meaning of descriptionist in English:

descriptionist

Pronunciation /dɪˈskrɪpʃ(ə)nɪst/ /dɪˈskrɪpʃənɪst/

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noun

  • Originally: a person who describes something or someone; specifically one who gives (mere) descriptions that are free from evaluation, explanation, etc. Later chiefly: a person who believes in the importance or priority of description; an adherent or advocate of descriptivism.

adjective

  • Of or relating to descriptionists.

Origin

Early 19th century. From description + -ist.