CEFR B2

conformist

noun

Meaning

A person who behaves and thinks in a way that is acceptable to a group, society, or authority, often by following established customs, rules, or trends.

Examples

He was a lifelong conformist, never questioning the status quo.
The novel explores the life of a young woman struggling to break free from her conformist upbringing.

Synonyms: follower, traditionalist, conventionalist, acquiescent

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conformist (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

Definition

A person who behaves and thinks in a way that is acceptable to a group, society, or authority, often by following established customs, rules, or trends.

Examples

He was a lifelong conformist, never questioning the status quo.
The novel explores the life of a young woman struggling to break free from her conformist upbringing.
In a society that values individuality, the conformist might feel out of place.

How to Use conformist

conformist to (prepositional phrase): To follow or adhere to a particular standard, rule, or trend. — "He was conformist to the company's strict dress code."

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