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conventionalist


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who advocates or believes in the importance of adhering to established customs, traditions, or rules.


Rhymes
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residualist , institutionalist , presidentialist
Variants
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conventional , conventionalism , conventionalisms , conventionalist , conventionalists , conventionalization , conventionalizations , conventionalize , conventionalized , conventionalizes , conventionalizing , conventionally
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'conventus' meaning 'meeting' or 'assembly', and the suffix '-alist'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'conventionalist' was first used in English in the late 18th century.

  2. In philosophy, conventionalism is the belief that the meanings of words are based on agreements or conventions among speakers, rather than on inherent or objective meanings.


Related Concepts
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  1. Traditionalist: Someone who strongly believes in and advocates for traditional values, customs, or beliefs.

  2. Modernist: Someone who rejects traditional values and embraces new and innovative ideas.


Culture
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In literature, the conventionalist character often challenges the status quo while ultimately upholding traditional values. In art, conventionalist techniques may refer to adhering to established styles or genres.

How to Memorize "conventionalist"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person dressed in formal attire, attending a formal event, and strictly adhering to the established rules and customs.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'conventionalist' with the image of a clock, symbolizing the idea of sticking to a set schedule or routine.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym C-O-N-V-E-N-T-I-O-N-A-L-I-S-T: Customs, Observances, Norms, Values, Ethics, Traditions, Institutes, Norms, and Laws.


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