ALL meanings of imagist
im·ag·ism
I i - noun imagist (often initial capital letter) a theory or practice of a group of poets in England and America between 1909 and 1917 who believed that poetry should employ the language of common speech, create new rhythms, have complete freedom in subject matter, and present a clear, concentrated, and precise image. 1
- noun imagist a style of poetry that employs free verse and the patterns and rhythms of common speech. 1