babbitt
noun
Pronunciation: ˈbæbɪt
Definition
A person who is smugly conformist and materialistic, often lacking intellectual curiosity or individuality.
Examples
He dismissed the local critics as mere babbitts who cared more about property values than art.
The novel portrays a small-town babbitt who is terrified of any behavior that deviates from the local norm.
She grew tired of the babbitt culture in her suburban neighborhood and moved to the city to find more creative people.
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