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Minimalist Definition & Meaning

minimalist
adjective
  1. of or relating to artistic minimalism
  2. advocating minimal reforms (as in government or politics)
noun
  1. a conservative who advocates only minor reforms in government or politics
  2. a practitioner or advocate of artistic minimalism

"Minimalist" in song lyrics

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  • "I'ma take it to the max as a minimalist"
    Marco Polo & Torae f/ DJ Revolution — Lifetime
  • "hemingway the minimalist"
    AOL — AOL
  • "jim naughton the minimalist"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does minimalist mean?
of or relating to artistic minimalism advocating minimal reforms (as in government or politics) a conservative who advocates only minor reforms in government or politics a practitioner or advocate of artistic minimalism
What part of speech is minimalist?
Minimalist is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does minimalist have?
Minimalist has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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