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- [kuh n-fawr-mist]
- /kənˈfɔr mɪst/
- /kənˈfɔː.mɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh n-fawr-mist]
- /kənˈfɔr mɪst/
Definitions of conformist word
- adjective conformist Someone who is conformist behaves or thinks like everyone else rather than doing things that are original. 3
- adjective conformist A conformist is someone who is conformist. 3
- noun conformist a person who adopts the attitudes, behaviour, dress, etc of the group to which he belongs 3
- noun conformist a person who complies with the practices of an established church, esp the Church of England 3
- adjective conformist of a conforming nature or character 3
- noun conformist a person who conforms, especially unquestioningly, to the usual practices or standards of a group, society, etc. 1
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Origin of conformist
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35; conform + -ist
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Parts of speech for Conformist
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conformist popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
conformist usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conformist
noun conformist
- follower — a person or thing that follows.
- traditionalist — adherence to tradition as authority, especially in matters of religion.
- bourgeois — If you describe people, their way of life, or their attitudes as bourgeois, you disapprove of them because you consider them typical of conventional middle-class people.
- yes man — a person who, regardless of actual attitude, always expresses agreement with his or her supervisor, superior, etc.; sycophant.
- sheep — any of numerous ruminant mammals of the genus Ovis, of the family Bovidae, closely related to the goats, especially O. aries, bred in a number of domesticated varieties.
adjective conformist
- conventional — Someone who is conventional has behaviour or opinions that are ordinary and normal.
- traditional — of or relating to tradition.
- orthodox — of, relating to, or conforming to the approved form of any doctrine, philosophy, ideology, etc.
- obedient — obeying or willing to obey; complying with or submissive to authority: an obedient son.
- unadventurous — inclined or willing to engage in adventures; enjoying adventures.
Antonyms for conformist
noun conformist
- rebel — a person who refuses allegiance to, resists, or rises in arms against the government or ruler of his or her country.
adjective conformist
- rebellious — defying or resisting some established authority, government, or tradition; insubordinate; inclined to rebel.
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