Minimalist (noun)

1. A person who favors simplicity and avoids excess or extravagance in design, style, or manner.
2. A person who believes in using the minimum necessary resources and materials to achieve a desired result.
3. A person who follows a lifestyle or philosophy that emphasizes simplicity, modesty, and living with less.
4. An artist, designer, or architect who creates simple, uncluttered works with a focus on functionality and basic forms.
5. A person who advocates for the use of minimal resources, materials, or components in the design and production of goods.

Origin:

From the word minimal, meaning 'the smallest possible amount or quantity'.

Examples:

1. She was a minimalist and preferred to live a simple life, free of excess and clutter.
2. The minimalist design of the building was characterized by its simple lines, lack of ornamentation, and use of natural materials.
3. His minimalist approach to cooking resulted in dishes that were flavorful, healthy, and easy to prepare.
4. The minimalist fashion style was characterized by its clean lines, neutral colors, and lack of unnecessary embellishments.
5. The minimalist movement in art sought to reduce forms and objects to their simplest and most essential components.