conformist

Pronunciation: /kənˈfɔɹ.mɪst/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun someone who conforms to established standards of conduct (especially in religious matters)
  2. adjective marked by convention and conformity to customs or rules or styles
  3. adjective adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion)

Etymology

From conform + -ist.

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
conservative
Opposite (antonyms)
nonconformist

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