minimalist UK /ˈmɪn.ɪ.məl.ɪst/US /ˈmɪn.ə.məl.ɪst/adjective 1noun 1forms 3 adjective1 •Believing in or seeking a minimal state; seeking to minimize or reduce to a minimum.I am sure such a minimalist style of furniture would never fit well with my packrat nature. noun1 •One who believes in or seeks a minimal state; one who seeks to minimize or reduce to a minimum.He's a minimalist: when it comes to formal processes, the fewer the better. formsminimalists · more minimalist · most minimalist