CONFORMIST: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CONFORMIST?

Need another word that means the same as “conformist”? Find 19 synonyms and 30 related words for “conformist” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Conformist” are: traditionalist, conservative, bourgeois, fogey, old fogey, stickler, formalist, diehard, reactionary, conforming, conventional, customary, established, accepted, orthodox, standard, regular, normal

Conformist as a Noun

Definitions of "Conformist" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “conformist” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A person who conforms to accepted behaviour or established practices.
• A person who conforms to the practices of the Church of England.
• Someone who conforms to established standards of conduct (especially in religious matters.

Synonyms of "Conformist" as a noun (9 Words)

bourgeois	A bourgeois person. A self confessed and proud bourgeois.
conservative	A person who is averse to change and holds traditional values. The Massachusetts liberal who conservatives love to hate.
diehard	A person who strongly opposes change or who continues to support something in spite of opposition. My stepfather was a diehard Republican.
fogey	A very old-fashioned or conservative person. A bunch of old fogeys.
formalist	A follower or advocate of the basing of ethics on the form of the moral law without regard to intention or consequences. A conventional formalist who would reduce painting to its essential qualities.
old fogey	Past times (especially in the phrase `in days of old.
reactionary	A reactionary person. He was later to become an extreme reactionary.
stickler	Someone who insists on something. A stickler for promptness.
traditionalist	An advocate of maintaining tradition, especially so as to resist change. A liberal approach that angered traditionalists.

Usage Examples of "Conformist" as a noun

• Organizations where employees are loyal without being unthinking conformists.

Conformist as an Adjective

Definitions of "Conformist" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “conformist” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Marked by convention and conformity to customs or rules or styles.
• Conforming to accepted behaviour or established practices; conventional.
• Adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion.

Synonyms of "Conformist" as an adjective (10 Words)

accepted	Generally approved or compelling recognition. The accepted consensus within the church.
conforming	Adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion.
conservative	(of surgery or medical treatment) intended to control rather than eliminate a condition, with existing tissue preserved as far as possible. The film was not cheap 30 000 is a conservative estimate.
conventional	(of a bid) intended to convey a particular meaning according to an agreed convention. Conventional bourgeois lives.
customary	In accordance with convention or custom. It is customary to mark an occasion like this with a toast.
established	Brought about or set up or accepted especially long established. America had no established Church.
normal	Conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm not abnormal. Normal curiosity.
orthodox	Of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism. Orthodox medical treatment.
regular	In accord with regular practice or procedure. A regular soldier.
standard	Conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind. It is standard practice in museums to register objects as they are acquired.

Usage Examples of "Conformist" as an adjective

• The poet became more conformist in his later years.

Associations of "Conformist" (30 Words)

accede	To agree or express agreement. Albania acceded to the IMF in 1990.
accept	Make use of or accept for some purpose. The college accepted her as a student.
accord	Agreement or harmony. His views accorded well with those of Merivale.
acquiesce	Accept something reluctantly but without protest. Sara acquiesced in his decision.
acquiescent	Willing to carry out the orders or wishes of another without protest. Too acquiescent to challenge authority.
admissible	Acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law. The tape recording was admissible as evidence.
admittedly	As acknowledged. Admittedly the salary was not wonderful.
agree	Show grammatical agreement. If they had agreed a price the deal would have gone through.
agreed	(of two or more parties) holding the same view or opinion on something. We are agreed that what is needed is a catchy title.
approbation	Official recognition or approval. A term of approbation.
approve	Prove; show. The budget was approved by parliament.
assent	Agreement with a statement or proposal to do something. The Prime Minister assented to the change.
compliance	Excessive acquiescence. The appalling compliance with government views shown by the commission.
compliant	Having the property of compliance. Children compliant with the parental will.
comply	Act in accordance with a wish or command. We are unable to comply with your request.
configuration	The fixed three-dimensional relationship of the atoms in a molecule, defined by the bonds between them. The outcome depends on the configuration of influences at the time.
conform	Adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions. The changes were introduced to conform with international classifications.
conformance	Correspondence in form or appearance. Conformance testing.
conforming	Adhering to established customs or doctrines (especially in religion.
conformism	Orthodoxy in thoughts and belief.
consent	Give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to. He had consented to serve as external assessor on the panel.
correspond	Take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to. Margaret corresponded with him until his death.
denomination	A group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith. He flashed a fistful of bills of large denominations.
follow	Choose and follow as of theories ideas policies strategies or plans. Her bad deed followed her and haunted her dreams all her life.
ideology	Imaginary or visionary theorization. The ideology of republicanism.
obediently	In a manner that shows willingness to comply with an order or request; submissively. Obediently she slipped off her right shoe and stocking.
orthodox	Relating to Orthodox Judaism. An orthodox view of the world.
permission	An official document giving authorization. He received permission to go to Brussels.
resignedly	With resignation and acceptance; in a resigned manner.
submission	The action of presenting a proposal, application, or other document for consideration or judgement. What was the date of submission of your proposal.