standpatter

[stand-pat-er, -pat-]

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noun

a person who refuses to consider or accept change.

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Origin of standpatter

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; standpat + -er¹

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Every man in the world must be in some respect a standpatter.
Pieces of Hate
Heywood Broun