Functionalist (Noun)
Meaning
An adherent of functionalism.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- As a sociologist, she identified as a functionalist and argued that social institutions play a crucial role in maintaining social order.
- The anthropologist was a staunch functionalist who believed that all cultural practices serve a purpose.
- Her theory was criticized by other sociologists who disagreed with her functionalist approach to understanding social structures.
- He described himself as a functionalist, citing Émile Durkheim as a major influence on his thought.
- In the field of architecture, a functionalist approach emphasizes simplicity, practicality, and usability over aesthetic appeal.