Conformist
Meaning: A person who follows accepted rules and customs rather than questioning them.
Example
- He was a conformist who never challenged the status quo.
Practice question
Which choice best matches the meaning of “conformist”?
Answer: D) A person who follows accepted rules and customs rather than questioning them.
“Conformist” means: A person who follows accepted rules and customs rather than questioning them.
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