Excessive concern with grammatical rules and correctness; the tendency to prioritize strict adherence to grammar over natural expression or meaning.
From grammarian plus the suffix -ism (indicating a practice, doctrine, or tendency). The term suggests an ideology or philosophy centered on grammatical precision.
Grammarianism is a real thing that linguists study—the obsession with 'correct' grammar often reflects power structures, with dominant groups using rule-enforcement to exclude outsiders and maintain status.
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