Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

conformist

noun
/kənˈfɔːrmɪst/
Definition
A person who conforms to accepted behavior or established practices.
Examples
  • As a conformist, she often did what her friends wanted, even if she disagreed.
  • His conformist attitude made it hard for him to express his unique ideas.
  • They were seen as conformists, always following trends instead of setting them.
Meaning
Someone who follows the rules or norms of a group, often without questioning them.
Synonyms
  • follower
  • obedient
  • traditionalist
  • non-innovator
  • conventionalist