modernist

modernist
/mod"euhr nist/, n.
1. a person who follows or favors modern ways, tendencies, etc.
2. a person who advocates the study of modern subjects in preference to ancient classics.
3. an adherent of modernism in theological questions.
adj.
4. of modernists or modernism.
[1580-90; MODERN + -IST]

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