Definitions for modernist

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modernist mod·ern·ist

Spelling: [mod-er-nist]

IPA: /ˈmɒd ər nɪst/

Modernist is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 812 anagrams from letters in modernist (deimnorst).

Definitions for modernist

noun

1. a person who follows or favors modern ways, tendencies, etc.
2. a person who advocates the study of modern subjects in preference to ancient classics.
3. an adherent of modernism in theological questions.

adjective

1. of modernists or modernism.

Origin of modernist

First recorded in 1580-90; modern + -ist

Examples for modernist

Stuff like a $345 key-shaped brass bottle opener by Viennese modernist designer Carl Aubock.

The blackbird is the modernist who has become blas, mentally and spiritually empty.

modernist in style, it has a great sloping roof and circular windows offering views of the city.

How did they suddenly become so prominent in the modernist design movement?

We have given our reasons for rejecting the modernist attempt at reconstruction.

It is always easy to be a modernist; as it is easy to be a snob.

Some day, when I can afford it, I will buy myself a nice Danish modernist desk.

It is always easy to be a modernist, as it is easy to be a snob.

Every fan of modernist design is probably familiar with a few big names.

Even Gideon was becoming less attentive when the modernist expounded the new freedom.