conformer — a person who complies with rules, standards, or laws; someone who behaves according to socially accepted conventions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who complies with rules, standards, or laws; someone who behaves according to socially accepted conventions
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈfɔːrmər/
Korean meaning: 규칙이나 표준, 법을 따르는 사람; 사회적으로 받아들여지는 관습에 따라 행동하는 사람
Korean pronunciation: 컨**폼**머
Example Sentences
- Sarah was such a conformer that she even copied her classmates' lunch choices.
- The company preferred hiring conformers over creative thinkers.
- As a lifelong conformer, he had never worn mismatched socks.
conformer
NOUN//kənˈfɔːrmər//
a person who complies with rules, standards, or laws; someone who behaves according to socially accepted conventions
The conformer follows proper meeting etiquette with colleagues
The conformer becomes a transformer, then a brilliant performer!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'conformare', meaning 'to shape according to' or 'to fashion alike'. The word originally described the act of molding something to match a particular form or standard.
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📝Examples
“Sarah was such a conformer that she even copied her classmates' lunch choices.”
“The company preferred hiring conformers over creative thinkers.”
“As a lifelong conformer, he had never worn mismatched socks.”
“The school system tends to reward conformers rather than rebels.”
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