A person who complies with accepted behavior, established practices, or conventional standards; someone who adjusts their behavior to match social expectations rather than expressing individuality.
From Latin 'conformare' meaning 'to shape according to,' from 'com-' (together) and 'formare' (to form). The word suggests molding oneself to fit established patterns.
Think 'uniform' - conformists want everyone to be in uniform, following the same form! They're the opposite of rebels; they prefer safety in sameness and following established rules.
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