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elementalist

elementalist

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A person who believes the world is made of earth, air, fire, and water
  • noun
  • /ˌɛlɪˈmɛnəlist/
translation icon : elementalista
  • An elementalist believes that everything is made of basic elements.

Examples

  • The debate between the elementalist and the atomist shaped early scientific thought.

  • In some mystical traditions, an elementalist seeks to understand the powers of the four elements.

  • The ancient philosopher was known as an elementalist for his belief in earth, air, fire, and water.

  • Many ancient cultures had an elementalist view of the world.

  • As an elementalist, she believes that mastering the elements can help her protect the environment.

  • The elementalist taught her students about the ancient theories of earth, air, fire, and water.

  • In his writings, the elementalist argued that everything around us is composed of these basic elements.

Surface Forms

elementalist singular
elementalists plural

Morphology

elementalist = elemental (transparent) = element + al + ist

Formed by 'element' -> 'elemental' + the agentive suffix '-ist'; the meaning 'one concerned with elements' is directly predictable.

Etymology

Elementalist comes from element, which itself comes from Latin elementum meaning 'basic part', plus the ending -alist meaning 'a person who follows an idea', so it originally named someone who believed the world was made of basic elements like earth, air, fire, and water.