Minimalists

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A group of individuals who emphasize simplicity and the reduction of non-essential possessions, often prioritizing experiences over material goods
2. Individuals committed to achieving greater fulfillment through reduced consumption and a focus on the essential aspects of life while avoiding excess
3. A collective of people who advocate for a lifestyle characterized by simplicity, prioritizing only what is necessary while eliminating clutter and distractions

Etymology: "Minimalists" is built from "minimal" and the suffix "-ist," which marks someone who follows a practice or belief. "Minimal" comes from Latin "minimus," the superlative of "parvus," meaning "small," so the root idea is pursuing the smallest workable amount of something. The lifestyle sense came later. "Minimalism" was first used for a movement in art and music, where creators stripped works down to essential forms. People who applied that restraint to their own belongings and habits took the label with them, and the emphasis on experiences over possessions grew out of the same idea of keeping only what matters.

Synonyms: purists, essentialists, reductionists, streamliners, simplifiers

Antonyms: maximalists, overindulgers, excessivists, hoarders, complexifiers