conventionalist
/kən-ˈvench-nə-list How to pronounce conventionalist (audio) -ˈven(t)-shə-nᵊl-ist/ (ame, mw)
conventionalist — noun
1. someone who prefers accepted social rules and familiar ways of living, and disli
someone who prefers accepted social rules and familiar ways of living, and dislikes behavior that breaks them
At dinner, Xiu the conventionalist frowned when Leo wore slippers to church.
disapproves of behavior that breaks social norms
Paloma, a conventionalist, wanted printed invitations instead of a wedding website.
The school board's conventionalist blocked the plan for shared dorm rooms.
Among her friends, Reema was the conventionalist who always followed family customs.
- traditionalist
emphasizes keeping older customs or beliefs, not just following current norms
- conformist
stresses fitting in with what other people expect
- nonconformist
deliberately resists accepted social rules or styles
文法句型
a conventionalist about social rules
用法筆記
Often used when someone defends dress codes, family customs, or other established expectations. Distinguish from noun/2, which is about an organized political or constitutional meeting.
常見錯誤
2. a person connected with an official convention, especially one who takes part in
a person connected with an official convention, especially one who takes part in it or backs its work
During the state convention, Andrei the conventionalist backed the new constitution.
participant or supporter at a formal convention
Reporters interviewed one conventionalist after the delegates approved the voting rules.
Gabriel joined the convention as a conventionalist from the labor caucus.
When the hall reopened, each conventionalist returned to debate the final clause.
文法句型
a conventionalist at the convention
用法筆記
Usually appears in historical or political writing about delegates and rule-making gatherings. Distinguish from noun/1, which is about social habits and accepted behavior.
3. someone who believes many truths, rules, or meanings depend on human agreement r
someone who believes many truths, rules, or meanings depend on human agreement rather than arising naturally by themselves
In seminar, Folake the conventionalist said money has value because people agree.
argues that value depends on shared agreement
The young conventionalist argued that language rules come from shared habits.
During office hours, Élise challenged the conventionalist on whether categories are invented.
Faisal the conventionalist said scientific labels depend partly on human agreement.
文法句型
a conventionalist in philosophy
用法筆記
Mainly used in philosophy, linguistics, or legal theory. Distinguish from noun/1, which is about everyday customs, not theories of how meaning or rules arise.