eclecticist
- noun
- /ɪˈklɛktɪsɪst/
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ecléctico
- The panel included an eclecticist who advocated drawing from multiple philosophical viewpoints.
Examples
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Many architects consider themselves eclecticists, blending historic and contemporary elements in their designs.
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As an eclecticist, she incorporates theories from both classical and modern traditions in her research.
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An eclecticist often draws inspiration from multiple cultures.
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She is a true eclecticist in her approach to art.
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As an eclecticist, she draws inspiration from both classical and contemporary art styles to create her unique paintings.
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The eclecticist interior designer combined elements from various cultures to achieve a harmonious and inviting living space.
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He considers himself an eclecticist because he enjoys studying philosophies from different traditions instead of following one strictly.
Synonyms
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A person who uses ideas or styles from many different places
A person who brings different ideas or groups together
A person who mixes styles or cultures to make new art
A person who mixes different styles to make something new
A person who mixes different beliefs or practices
Antonyms
How Eclectic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Eclecticist comes from a Greek root that meant 'to pick out' and is like the everyday word select, which means 'to choose'. So an eclecticist is someone who 'chooses' ideas or styles from many places instead of following just one.