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conformist

con·for·mist

UK/kənˈfɔː.mɪst/ US/kənˈfɔɹ.mɪst/ uncommon

adjective

1.

marked by conformity or convention; not corresponding to current customs or rules or styles

  • “underneath the radical image teenagers are surprisingly conformist”
2.

adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion)

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noun

1.

someone who conforms to established standards of conduct (especially in religious matters)

Origin

From conform + -ist.

Phrases

  • scarce conformist

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