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conformist

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con·form·ist  (kn-fôrmst)
n.
A person who uncritically or habitually conforms to the customs, rules, or styles of a group.
adj.
Marked by conformity or convention: "Underneath the image, teenagers today are surprisingly conformist" (Selina S. Guber).

con·formism n.

conformist [kənˈfɔːmɪst]
n
1. a person who adopts the attitudes, behaviour, dress, etc. of the group to which he belongs
2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) a person who complies with the practices of an established church, esp the Church of England
adj
of a conforming nature or character
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.conformist - someone who conforms to established standards of conduct (especially in religious matters)
faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality"
conservative, conservativist - a person who is reluctant to accept changes and new ideas
recusant, nonconformist - someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct
Adj.1.conformist - marked by convention and conformity to customs or rules or styles; "underneath the radical image teenagers are surprisingly conformist"
nonconformist, unconformist - not conforming to some norm or socially approved pattern of behavior or thought; "their rabidly nonconformist deportment has made them legendary"; "the old stubborn nonconformist spirit of the early settlers"
2.conformist - adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion)
faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny; "he lost his faith but not his morality"
orthodox - adhering to what is commonly accepted; "an orthodox view of the world"

conformist
noun traditionalist, conservative, reactionary, Babbitt (U.S.), stickler, yes man, stick-in-the-mud (informal), conventionalist He's described as a conformist, an orthodox member of his party.
Translations
conformist [kənˈfɔːmɪst]
A. ADJconformista
B. Nconformista mf
conformist [kənˈfɔːrmɪst] n
(gen)conformiste mf
(RELIGION)conformiste mf
conformist
nKonformist m (also Brit Eccl)
conformist [kənˈfɔːmɪst]
1. adjconformistico/a
2. nconformista m/f


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I'm not conformist enough and I'd drive everyone mad.
The celebrations at Trinity Church Honley are to mark the amalgamation of three non conformist churches in the village 40 years ago.
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