prescriptivist

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Synonyms: prescriptivism, descriptivist, prescriptionist, prescriptivity, prescriptivists

Antonyms: prescriptivism, descriptivist, prescriptionist, prescriptivity, prescriptivists

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|linguistics}} Someone who lays down rules regarding [[language]] usage, or who believes that [[traditional]] [[norms]] of language usage should be [[upheld]].

Adjective

1. Having a tendency to [[prescribe]].

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