conformism
/kən'fɔ:mizm/
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Definition
Noun: 1. The tendency or practice of conforming to established attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs of a group or society: It describes the uncritical acceptance of prevailing customs, rules, or standards. 2. Orthodoxy in thoughts and belief: A state of aligning one's opinions and convictions with the dominant or conventional ones.
Usage and Examples
- General Use: Conformism is often discussed in social, psychological, and political contexts to describe societal pressure or individual inclination to fit in.
- The company culture discouraged creativity and rewarded conformism.
- He rebelled against the social conformism of his small town.
- With Prepositions:
- Conformism to standards/rules/norms.
- Their strict conformism to tradition stifled innovation.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- Conformism is typically used with a neutral or negative connotation, implying a lack of independent thought or courage. It is contrasted with individualism, nonconformity, or rebellion.
- The related adjective conformist is more commonly used than the noun to describe a person or behavior.
- He had a conformist attitude. (common)
- He exhibited conformism. (less common, more abstract)
Variants and Related Words
- Conformist (noun/adjective): A person who conforms, or describing someone/something that conforms.
- She was no conformist; she always challenged the status quo.
- Conform (verb): To comply with rules, standards, or laws; to behave according to social norms.
- The product must conform to safety regulations.
- Conformity (noun): This is the most common and general noun form. It refers to the act or state of conforming.
- Social pressure ensures a high degree of conformity. (This is more frequent than "a high degree of conformism").
Synonyms
- Conventionality
- Orthodoxy
- Compliance
- Traditionalism
Antonyms
- Nonconformism
- Nonconformity
- Individualism
- Rebellion
- Unorthodoxy
Noun
- orthodoxy in thoughts and belief