Conformist Conformist

Conformist - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Grundy, Philistine, Ape, Bourgeois, Burgher, Copier, Copycat, Counterfeiter, Cuckoo, Echo, Forger, Formalist, Hypocrite, Impersonator, Impostor

In English history, Conformists were those 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.

In a more general (small "c") sense, conformists are those who attempt to comply with all societal norms, generally so as to not stand out in any way and hence be subject to potential ridicule or other social sanctions.

See also: conformity

Example Usage of Conformist

AndreeLirette: @jonboudreaux I like O'Rielly too. He's a non-Conformist like me :) But Hannity is a really sweet guy, agree w/ him or not.
lessthanfive: @bevurlee You're such a Conformist.
martyncooper91: However, Twitter is part of tht dumbing down and I'm therefore a Conformist. Conforming is human nature- the glue that hols us all together.
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