Descriptivist

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  • adj. Subscribing to, or related to, descriptivism.
  • n. An advocate of descriptivism; one who believes a language is defined by usage rather than theory.
  • Word Usage
    "I can understand a certain descriptivist reticence to criticize improper use of the term, but will not give up the fight for its proper use."
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