definition of minimalist from Oxford Dictionaries Online


	Email Cite Text size: A A Print options: Example sentences Synonyms Categories minimalist (min¦im¦al\|ist) Syllabification: On Off Entry from World dictionary Pronunciation:/ˈmɪnɪm(ə)lɪst/ noun 1 a person who advocates or practises minimalism 2 a person advocating moderate reform in politics adjective (also minimalistic) 1 relating to minimalism lacking decoration or adornment; deliberately simple or basic in design or style:his recently renovated minimalist Conran kitchen 2 advocating moderate political reform Origin: early 20th century: first used with reference to the Russian Mensheviks. Usage in art and music dates from the 1960s publicly recommend or support View entry carry out or perform particular activity, method, or custom habitually or regularly View entry avant-garde movement in music characterized by repetition of very short phrases which change gradually, producing hypnotic effect View entry average in amount, intensity or degree View entry action or process of reforming institution or practice View entry activities associated with governance of country or area View entry be without or deficient in View entry process or art of decorating something View entry thing which adorns or decorates View entry forming essential foundation or starting point View entry plan or drawing produced to show look and function or workings of building View entry at recent time View entry restore something old to good state of repair View entry room or area where food is prepared and cooked View entry of government or public affairs of country View entry person who advocates or practices minimalism in art or music View entry person advocating minor or moderate reform in politics View entry of minimalism in art or music View entry advocating moderate political policies View entry Meaning entity » organism » causal agent » person » social role » worker » creative worker » artist Subject Arts and humanities » Music Arts and humanities » Art Click any link to see words in that category Meaning entity » organism » causal agent » person » social role » participant » political supporter Subject Society » Politics Click any link to see words in that category Subject Arts and humanities » Music Arts and humanities » Art Click any link to see words in that category Subject Society » Politics Click any link to see words in that category		More words in this category bellows bis cavatina concert cradle song H¹ harmony hemiola key¹ mensurable saw¹ scena serenata soprano Stainer, Sir John string orchestra surtitle Tallis, Thomas value woodwind