WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
con•form•ist /kənˈfɔrmɪst/USA pronunciation n. [countable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- a person who conforms, esp. with the standards expected by society.
con•form•ist
(kən fôr′mist),USA pronunciation n.
adj.
con•form′ism, n.
- a person who conforms, esp. unquestioningly, to the usual practices or standards of a group, society, etc.
- Religion(often cap.) a person who conforms to the usages of an established church, esp. the Church of England.
adj.
- of or characterized by conforming, esp. in action or appearance.
- conform + -ist 1625–35