conventionalist

A conventionalist always wears a suit and tie to the office.

Definition

Noun: A person who adheres to established customs, conventions, or traditional practices, often resisting change or innovation.

Usage Examples

• (Someone who insists on following traditional customs.)
• (A person advocating for adherence to established social conventions.)

Advanced Usage

• "conventionalist thinking": a mindset that prioritizes tradition and established norms over novel ideas.
  • The committee's conventionalist thinking prevented them from adopting a more efficient process. (Their preference for tradition hindered progress.)

Variants and Related Words

• Conventionalism (noun): the doctrine or practice of adhering to conventional forms or customs.
  • His conventionalism was evident in his strict adherence to outdated dress codes. (The practice of following conventions.)
• Conventionalist (adjective): relating to or characteristic of a conventionalist.
  • Her conventionalist views on marriage were deeply influenced by her upbringing. (Typical of someone who follows conventions.)

Synonyms

• Traditionalist: a person who upholds or advocates for traditional values or practices.
• Conservatist: (less common) one who favors preserving existing institutions and customs.
• Conformist: a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing social norms or standards.

Related Idioms

• "stick to the script": to follow a predetermined plan or set of rules without deviation.
  • As a conventionalist, he always sticks to the script during meetings. (He never deviates from established procedures.)
• "play by the rules": to adhere strictly to established guidelines or conventions.
  • The conventionalist insisted that everyone should play by the rules, even if they were outdated. (Follow conventions without exception.)