conformist
UK: kənˈfɔːmɪst | US: kənˈfɔːrmɪst
n. a person who conforms to accepted behavior or established practices
n. (often disapproving) someone who follows traditional norms without questioning
The word "conformist" traces back to Latin conformare ("to shape together"), combining con- (intensive prefix meaning "with" or "together") and formare ("to shape"). The suffix -ist denotes a person who adheres to a practice. Historically, it first described individuals complying with the Church of England (16th century), later broadening to denote general adherence to societal norms. The morphemes reflect the idea of "shaping oneself to align with others."
The strict school culture turned many students into conformists.
As a creative thinker, she refused to be labeled a conformist.
The company rewards innovators, not conformists.
His conformist attitude made him popular in traditional settings.
The protest challenged the conformist ideals of the era.