Definition of conformist in English English dictionary
In English history, people 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
Someone who is conformist behaves or thinks like everyone else rather than doing things that are original. He may have to become more conformist if he is to prosper again A conformist is someone who is conformist. thinking and behaving like everyone else, because you do not want to be different, or forcing people to do this - often used to show disapproval nonconformist
someone who conforms to established standards of conduct (especially in religious matters) marked by conformity or convention; not corresponding to current customs or rules or styles; "underneath the radical image teenagers are surprisingly conformist
someone who conforms to established standards of conduct (especially in religious matters)
one who conforms to the Church of England, or to the Established Church, as distinguished from a dissenter or nonconformist
marked by conformity or convention; not corresponding to current customs or rules or styles; "underneath the radical image teenagers are surprisingly conformist"