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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 Related forms 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 Dictionary.com Unabridged
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Examples from the Web for conformism Contemporary Examples of conformism He called out the conformism hiding in the pose of rugged individuality.
Once known for its vigorous and open public debates, the Israeli press, in its new shape, raises questions about conformism .
British Dictionary definitions for conformism 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
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adjective of a conforming nature or character
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Word Origin and History for conformism n. 1890, "tendency or need to conform" to some group standard, from conform + -ism . In religion, from c.1902. In geology from c.1912. Modern, general sociological sense (social conformism ) popularized from c.1948.
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n. "one who conforms" in any way, originally usually with reference to religion; 1630s, from conform + -ist . Cf. conformism .
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