conformism
Americannoun
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a tendency to conform to prevailing norms and attitudes, or to advocate for the conformity of others.
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(often initial capital letter) the principles and practices of those who conform to the practices of an established church, especially the Church of England.
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Didion, 22 at the time and less than a year out of the University of California, Berkeley, also added her thoughts on a book she had recently read that lamented the conformism of her peers.
From New York Times ● Jan. 26, 2023
How do you think about boundaries of subversiveness now, and what are your thoughts on media conformism today?
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 14, 2022
But in his 1979 memoir, “Disturbing the Universe,” he rued his youthful timidity and conformism and consequent failure to take action to change policies.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 28, 2020
And convincing trusted community members to speak out for vaccination might be difficult because of conformism.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 3, 2019
Together, they form a lifelong refusal of every kind of goose-stepping conformism.
From The New Yorker ● Jul. 16, 2019
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