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Definition of Conformist
1. Adjective. Marked by convention and conformity to customs or rules or styles. "Underneath the radical image teenagers are surprisingly conformist"
2. Noun. Someone who conforms to established standards of conduct (especially in religious matters).
Generic synonyms: Conservative, Conservativist
Derivative terms: Conform, Conformism
Antonyms: Nonconformist
3. Adjective. Adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion).
Category relationships: Faith, Religion, Religious Belief
Similar to: Orthodox
Definition of Conformist
1. n. One who conforms or complies; esp., one who conforms to the Church of England, or to the Established Church, as distinguished from a dissenter or nonconformist.
Definition of Conformist
1. Proper noun. (religion) In English history, people whose religious practices conformed with the requirements of the Act of Uniformity and so were in concert with the Established Church, the Church of England -- as opposed to those of Nonconformists whose practices were not acceptable to the Church of England. ¹
2. Noun. someone who conforms ¹
3. Adjective. conforming to established customs etc ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Conformist
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