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conformism

/kənˈfɔːrmɪzəm/
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Adjective:conformist
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• noun

1

The tendency or practice of uncritically adopting the prevailing attitudes, behaviors, customs, and beliefs of a group or society.

Example

"The novel critiques the stifling conformism of suburban life during the 1950s."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'conformity' is a neutral term describing the act of matching attitudes or behaviors to group norms, 'conformism' often carries a slightly pejorative connotation, implying an uncritical or excessive willingness to follow the crowd.

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conformable
conformance
conformation
conformism
conformist
conformity
confound

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from the verb 'conform'—which derives from Late Latin 'conformare', meaning 'to fashion or shape after a model'—combined with the suffix '-ism'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Conformism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/conformism
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