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