rockist

9.9

A person who prefers rock music and thinks it is better than other music, often liking simple, honest playing

noun
/ˈrɑːkɪst/

Jargon

: rockista

Many rockists dismiss pop music as lacking authenticity.

Examples

She was accused of being a rockist for her disdain toward modern pop albums.
Many critics dismissed his views as those of a typical rockist.
The music magazine often features debates between rockists and popists.
He is a true rockist who believes classic rock is the best.
As a devoted rockist, he believes that the musicians of the 70s produced the best music ever.
Many rockists argue that the authenticity of classic rock bands is unmatched in today's music industry.
Her friends tease her for being a rockist, but she proudly defends the guitar solos of legendary rock bands.

Synonyms

rockist purist

vsrockist

Jargon

9.8

A person who prefers old-style rock and rejects newer types of music

is more about preference for authenticity rather than strict dismissal of other genres

Compounds

rockist view

Jargon

8.8

An attitude that says rock music is better than other styles

rockist purist

Jargon

9.8

A person who prefers old-style rock and rejects newer types of music

How Rockist

rockist purist

Jargon

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rockist

Jargon

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Surface Forms

rockist singular

rockists plural

Morphology

rockist = rock (transparent) = rock + ist

Formed by the productive suffix '-ist' added to the noun 'rock'; the meaning 'a person who supports or favors rock (music)' is directly predictable.

Etymology

Rockist comes from rock, the music style, plus the ending -ist, which means 'a person who does or supports something', as in pianist. So a rockist is someone who prefers rock music, often thinks it is better than other kinds of music, and values traditional playing and real instruments.