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/
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 strict conventionalist insists everyone wear black to the formal dinner.
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).
Breakdown
convention (established practice/agreement) + -al (adjective suffix) + -ist (person who advocates or practices)
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🔗Collocations
📝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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