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conformism

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[kuhn-fawrm-iz-uhm] / kənˈfɔrmˌɪz əm /

noun

  1. a tendency to conform to prevailing norms and attitudes, or to advocate for the conformity of others.

  2. (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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Conformism, meanwhile, is a preference to act in the same way as others in one's community.

From Scientific American • Sep. 3, 2019

Conformism remains powerful, at work more than anywhere.

From Economist • Aug. 2, 2018

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