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serialist

The English word “serialist” has 4 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Of, pertaining to, or employing serialism.

noun

  1. A practitioner or adherent of serialism, an approach to composing which emphasizes the use of a series of notes, especially scales, to achieve coherence.
  2. A serial offender; usually a serial killer, but may also include a serial rapist or serial arsonist depending on the context.
  3. A writer or creator of serials; someone who creates a work that is published in installments.

Etymology

From serial + -ist.

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