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What is another word for Conformist? – 119 Conformist Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    conventionalist traditionalist conservative reactionary orthodox mainstream establishment traditional customary habitual usual normal standard regular routine compliant obedient submissive acquiescent deferential dutiful law-abiding rule-abiding decorous proper respectable straight-laced straight-arrow unoriginal unimaginative unadventurous unenterprising

    Meaning of Conformist

    A person who conforms to traditional or accepted standards or expectations

    Definitions

    • A person who conforms to traditional or accepted standards or expectations, often without questioning them
    • * Someone who avoids controversy or rebellion, and instead follows established customs or norms

    Etymology of Conformist

    The word "conformist" has its roots in the Latin words "conformare," meaning "to shape together" or "to bring into harmony," and the suffix "-ist," which forms a noun indicating a person who practices or adheres to a particular doctrine or ideology
    The term emerged in the mid-19th century, initially with a neutral or even positive connotation, referring to someone who adheres to established norms or standards
    Over time, the word took on a more negative connotation, implying a lack of independence, creativity, or critical thinking

    Example Uses

    • The company encouraged its employees to be conformist and follow the established protocol
    • * As a conformist, she avoided expressing any opinions that might be considered unconventional
    • * The artist's conformist approach to painting was criticized for lacking originality and creativity

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    nonconformist rebel radical revolutionary dissenter heretic maverick individualist free thinker innovator visionary trailblazer iconoclast outsider misfit eccentric unconventional unorthodox heterodox dissenting contrarian uncooperative resistant

    Related Nouns

    convention tradition standard norm expectation custom habit routine practice procedure policy rule law regulation code protocol etiquette morality ethics values principles

    Related Verbs

    conform comply obey follow adhere observe respect honor uphold maintain preserve perpetuate continue repeat imitate emulate mimic replicate reproduce

    Related Adjectives

    conventional traditional conservative orthodox mainstream establishment customary habitual usual normal standard regular routine compliant obedient submissive acquiescent deferential dutiful law-abiding rule-abiding decorous proper respectable