Antitraditionalist

/ˌæntitrəˈdɪʃənəlɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who opposes tradition and advocates for change away from established customs and practices.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + traditionalist (one who advocates for tradition) + -ist. Forms a person-noun for those actively opposing traditional ways.

Kelly Says

An antitraditionalist is like the mirror image of a traditionalist—while traditionalists look backward for answers, antitraditionalists look forward, which is why they've driven most major social changes from women's rights to digital revolution!

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