conformist
/kənˈfɔɹmɪst/ · con·for·mist
noun
- Someone who conforms to the mainstream or established customs. The new employee was a conformist, always following the company's protocols.
- A person who adheres to a particular standard or expectation. In the committee, the conformist voice often outweighed the more radical suggestions.
adjective
- Conforming to established customs, practices, or standards. The school's curriculum was very conformist, leaving little room for creative exploration.
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Did you know? The 1970 Italian film "Il Conformista" (The Conformist) directed by Bernardo Bertolucci explores the psychological effects of conformity.