pro-expressionist
|pro-ex-pres-sion-ist|
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/proʊ ɪkˈsprɛʃənɪst/
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/prəʊ ɪkˈspreʃənɪst/
in favor of expressionism / supportive of expressive art
Etymology
'pro-expressionist' originates from Latin 'pro' (meaning 'for, in favor of') combined with the English noun 'expressionist', which itself derives from 'expression' (from Latin 'expressio') with the agentive suffix '-ist'.
'expressionist' formed in English in the early 20th century to name adherents of the art movement 'Expressionism' (from German 'Expressionismus'); 'pro-' (Latin) has long been used in English as a prefix meaning 'for' or 'in favor of', and the compound 'pro-expressionist' is a modern coinage combining these elements.
Initially the elements meant 'for' (pro-) and 'one who practices or favors expressionism' (expressionist); over time the compound has come to mean specifically 'a supporter or advocate of expressionism or expressive approaches.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who supports or advocates expressionism (the art movement or an expressive approach), or who favors expressive, emotionally driven forms of art and communication.
She was a pro-expressionist who argued that artists should prioritize emotional impact over strict realism.
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Last updated: 2025/10/27 22:37