conformist — a person who conforms to accepted behavior or established practices
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who conforms to accepted behavior or established practices
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/
Example Sentences
- My brother is such a conformist that he even eats pizza with a fork because everyone else does.
- The school encouraged conformist thinking, discouraging any creative ideas.
- She's the ultimate conformist - she won't even try a new restaurant without checking if it has good reviews first.
conformist
NOUN[/kənˈfɔːrmɪst/]
a person who conforms to accepted behavior or established practices
Every conformist wears the same gray suit while one person stands out in red.
The conformist clashes with the economist and botanist!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin conformis meaning 'having the same shape or form,' combined with the suffix -ist meaning 'one who practices or advocates.' The word literally describes someone who shapes themselves to match others or established patterns.
Breakdown
con- (together/with) + form (shape) + -ist (one who practices)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My brother is such a conformist that he even eats pizza with a fork because everyone else does.”
“The school encouraged conformist thinking, discouraging any creative ideas.”
“She's the ultimate conformist - she won't even try a new restaurant without checking if it has good reviews first.”
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