costumbrista

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noun

cos·​tum·​bris·​ta
ˌkōstəmˈbristə,
ˌkäs-,
-rēs-
plural -s
: a Spanish or Latin-American writer whose work is marked by usually realistic depiction of local or regional customs and types

costumbrista

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adjective

: depicting local or regional customs, scenes, or types in literature or art
a costumbrista novel
a costumbrista picture

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Spanish, from costumbre custom (from Latin consuetudin-, consuetudo) + -ista- ist

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“Costumbrista.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/costumbrista. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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