conformist

conformist
conformism, n.
/keuhn fawr"mist/, n.
1. a person who conforms, esp. unquestioningly, to the usual practices or standards of a group, society, etc.
2. (often cap.) a person who conforms to the usages of an established church, esp. the Church of England.
adj.
3. of or characterized by conforming, esp. in action or appearance.
[1625-35; CONFORM + -IST]

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