1. Plural of brutalist; architects, artists, or designers who practice or advocate brutalism, an architectural and artistic style emphasizing massive concrete forms, geometric shapes, and raw materials.
Usage: Usually capitalized when referring to the movement or its practitioners; Primarily used in art, architecture, and design contexts
2. Adherents of brutalism as a philosophical or ethical position, particularly in logic and philosophy of mathematics, emphasizing constructive methods and rejection of abstract entities.
Usage: Technical/academic usage; Less common than architectural sense

Examples

• The brutalists of the 1960s transformed urban landscapes with their bold concrete structures.
• Famous brutalists like Tadao Ando and Paul Rudolph left an indelible mark on modern architecture.
• Many brutalists rejected ornamental design in favor of honest, functional forms.
• The museum's collection features works by influential brutalists from around the world.
• Contemporary brutalists continue to debate the relevance of the movement in today's architecture.
• In philosophy, brutalists argue that mathematical objects must be constructible to exist.