conformist

[ kuhn-fawr-mist ]

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noun

a person who conforms, especially unquestioningly, to the usual practices or standards of a group, society, etc.
(often initial capital letter) a person who conforms to the usages of an established church, especially the Church of England.

adjective

of or characterized by conforming, especially in action or appearance.

Origin of conformist

First recorded in 1625–35; conform + -ist

Other words from conformist

con·form·ism, noun
an·ti·con·form·ist, noun
hy·per·con·form·ist, noun
sem·i·con·form·ist, noun
su·per·con·form·ist, noun

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How to use conformist in a sentence

He called out the conformism hiding in the pose of rugged individuality.
Glenn Beck Is Now Selling Hipster Clothes. Really. | Ana Marie Cox | December 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Once known for its vigorous and open public debates, the Israeli press, in its new shape, raises questions about conformism.
Wither The Israeli Press? | Noam Sheizaf | October 3, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
They reward innovators, entrepreneurs, non-conformism and conflict.
After the Rain | Sam Vaknin

British Dictionary definitions for conformist

conformist

/ (kənˈfɔːmɪst) /

noun

a person who adopts the attitudes, behaviour, dress, etc of the group to which he belongs
a person who complies with the practices of an established church, esp the Church of England

adjective

of a conforming nature or character

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