CEFR C1
traditionalist
noun
Meaning
A person who adheres to and advocates for the preservation of established customs, beliefs, or methods.
Examples
- As a self-proclaimed traditionalist, she refused to use a computer for her writing, preferring the tactile experience of a manual typewriter.
- The traditionalist wing of the political party argued that any change to the party platform would alienate their core base of older voters.
Synonyms: conservative, conventionalist, traditional, reactionary