Conformist: meaning, definitions and examples

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conformist

 

[ kษ™nหˆfษ”หrmษชst ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

society

A person who follows traditional standards rather than challenging them; one who conforms to the usual practices of society.

Synonyms

conventionalist, orthodox, traditionalist.

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Word Description / Examples
conformist

This word is often used to describe a person who follows group norms or societal expectations without questioning. It can have a negative connotation, implying a lack of individuality or creativity.

  • He's such a conformist, always agreeing with whatever the team decides.
  • The company culture rewards conformists who don't challenge the status quo.
traditionalist

This word suits contexts where someone holds onto traditional customs, beliefs, or practices, often valuing them over modern or new ways. It generally carries a neutral or slightly positive connotation, indicating respect for heritage.

  • As a traditionalist, he insists on celebrating all the ancient holidays.
  • The traditionalist community resisted the new changes to their neighborhood.
conventionalist

This term describes someone who adheres strictly to established conventions or practices. It emphasizes the adherence to traditional and widely accepted ways of doing things.

  • As a conventionalist, she prefers tried-and-true methods over experimental approaches.
  • His conventionalist views make him reluctant to adopt new technologies.
orthodox

Use this word when referring to someone or something that strictly follows established doctrines, especially in religion or other belief systems. It highlights conformity to traditional beliefs.

  • He follows an orthodox approach to religion, adhering to all the long-standing rituals.
  • Her views on education are quite orthodox, preferring traditional teaching methods.

Examples of usage

  • He was always a conformist, never questioning the rules or norms of the group.
  • The conformist majority tends to dictate the behavior of the entire community.
Context #2 | Adjective

behavior

In accordance with the prevailing standards, attitudes, practices, etc., of society; conventional.

Synonyms

conventional, orthodox, traditional.

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conformist

Used to describe someone who follows the norms, rules, or behaviors of a certain group or society without questioning them. Often carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting lack of originality or independence.

  • He's such a conformist; he never questions anything and always goes along with the crowd.
  • In a conformist society, people seldom stray from established norms.
conventional

Describes something that follows accepted norms, practices, or customs, often related to tradition or established standards. It can be neutral or imply a lack of innovation.

  • Their wedding was very conventional, with all the traditional customs and rituals.
  • She prefers conventional teaching methods over modern techniques.
traditional

Used to describe customs, beliefs, or practices that have been handed down from generation to generation. It often has a positive connotation, suggesting respect for heritage.

  • They celebrated the new year with a traditional family dinner.
  • Traditional music and dance are an important part of the country's culture.
orthodox

Refers to adhering strictly to established beliefs or practices, often used in a religious context but can also apply to conventional views or methods in other areas. Usually implies firmly sticking to traditional norms.

  • He holds orthodox views about education and prefers classic teaching methods.
  • Orthodox Christians follow centuries-old religious rituals and traditions.

Examples of usage

  • Her conformist attitude made her blend in seamlessly with the rest of the group.
  • The conformist behavior of the employees ensured a harmonious work environment.

Translations

Translations of the word "conformist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conformista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเคฐเฅ‚เคชเคคเคพเคตเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Konformist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ konformis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝั„ะพั€ะผั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ konformista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ †ๅฟœไธป็พฉ่€… (ใ˜ใ‚…ใ‚“ใฎใ†ใ—ใ‚…ใŽใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conformiste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conformista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท konformist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆœ์‘์ฃผ์˜์ž (์ˆœ์‘์ฃผ์˜์ž)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู…ุชุซู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konformista

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konformista

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้กบไปŽ่€… (้กบไปŽ่€…)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ konformist

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samรพykkjandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝั„ะพั€ะผะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒคแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konformist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conformista

Etymology

The word 'conformist' originated from the Latin word 'conformare', which means 'to form, shape, or fashion'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. The concept of conformity has been studied extensively in psychology and sociology, exploring the dynamics of group behavior and social influence.

See also: conformably, conformance, conformation, conformer, conformity, nonconformer, nonconforming, nonconformist, nonconformists, nonconformities, nonconformity.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,800, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.