Word: purism
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pur
ism
Definition: The desire to use words and forms derived from what is considered the native element in a given language instead of elements considered borrowed or foreign.
Morphemes:
Affix: purism
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The desire to use words and forms derived from what is considered the native element in a given language instead of elements considered borrowed or foreign.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pur
Language: fr
Decoded: pur
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: pure (unspoilt)
Affix: -isme
Language: fr
Decoded: -isme
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -ism