Meaning & use
conformist
A person who follows accepted standards, customs, or beliefs rather than acting independently.
See it in a sentence
As a teenager, he rejected conformist attitudes and dressed however he pleased.
The novel criticizes conformist office culture that discourages original thinking.
A note on using this word
Conformist can be neutral, simply describing someone who fits in, or mildly critical, suggesting a lack of independent thought.
Words with a similar meaning
traditionalist
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Words with an opposite meaning
nonconformistrebel
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