conformist

American  

[kuhn-fawr-mist] / kənˈfɔr mɪst /

noun

1. a person who conforms, especially unquestioningly, to the usual practices or standards of a group, society, etc.

2. (often initial capital letter) a person who conforms to the usages of an established church, especially the Church of England.

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adjective

1. of or characterized by conforming, especially in action or appearance.

conformist British  

/ kənˈfɔːmɪst /

noun

1. a person who adopts the attitudes, behaviour, dress, etc of the group to which he belongs

2. a person who complies with the practices of an established church, esp the Church of England

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adjective

1. of a conforming nature or character

Other Word Forms

• anticonformist noun
• conformism noun
• hyperconformist noun
• semiconformist noun
• superconformist noun

Etymology

Origin of conformist

First recorded in 1625–35; conform + -ist

Example Sentences

With his friends seeming to have no memory of their real lives, Jughead must find his way back to the present day to save them while navigating a repressive, conformist world.

From New York Times

Although Japan tends to be an orderly and conformist place, protesters have taken to the streets to oppose the Olympics.

From Seattle Times

Japan is generally an extremely orderly and conformist nation.

From Seattle Times

Such background details can be painfully crucial in conformist Japan.

From Seattle Times

In Japan’s highly competitive but conformist society, school bullying often involves long-term harassment by a group of students of someone who may be seen as weak or different.

From Washington Times