Meaning Of The Word Prescriptivist

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prescriptivist in American English
adjective: of, pertaining to, or based on prescriptive grammar
noun: a writer, teacher, or supporter of prescriptive grammar

prescriptivist in British English
noun: someone who advocates prescriptivism

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