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poptimist en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈpɒptɪmɪst/ (Received-Pronunciation)
  • /ˈpɑptɪmɪst/ (General-American)

Etymology

Blend of pop + optimist.

Meanings

  1. A proponent of poptimism.
    • Esteem is not infinite: every poptimist embrace of Lana Del Rey is some time, energy, enthusiasm—and status value—denied to a lesser-known creator pursuing less immediately comprehensible art. 2022, W. David Marx, “Conclusion”, in Status and Culture, Viking, →ISBN:

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