"punctualist" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: punctualists [plural]
Etymology: From punctual + -ist. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|punctual|ist}} punctual + -ist Head templates: {{en-noun}} punctualist (plural punctualists)
  1. One who is very exact in observing forms and ceremonies.

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