conventionalist — a person who follows or adheres to conventional beliefs, practices, or standards
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who follows or adheres to conventional beliefs, practices, or standards
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈvenʃənəlɪst/
Korean meaning: 관습적인 믿음이나 관행, 기준을 따르는 사람
Korean pronunciation: 컨**벤**셔널리스트
Example Sentences
- The conventionalist teacher insisted on using only textbooks from the 1990s.
- Being a conventionalist in the art world, she only appreciated classical paintings.
- The conventionalist refused to eat fusion cuisine, preferring traditional recipes.
conventionalist
NOUN//kənˈvenʃənəlɪst//
a person who follows or adheres to conventional beliefs, practices, or standards
The conventionalist rejects new ideas, sticking to traditional business methods
The conventionalist debates the rationalist and traditionalist!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin conventio meaning 'assembly' or 'agreement,' which comes from convenire meaning 'to come together.' The word evolved through conventional (following accepted customs) plus the suffix -ist (one who practices or believes in something).
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📝Examples
“The conventionalist teacher insisted on using only textbooks from the 1990s.”
“Being a conventionalist in the art world, she only appreciated classical paintings.”
“The conventionalist refused to eat fusion cuisine, preferring traditional recipes.”
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