# formalist

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈfɔɹml̩ˌɪst/ · frequency rank #84,264

## Definitions
1. An overly formal person, especially one who adheres to current forms; a stickler
2. An advocate of formalism

## Etymology
From formal + -ist.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/formalist