traditionalist

ADJECTIVE

conservative

Synonyms

STRONG

Tory bourgeois constant firm fuddy-duddy quiet reactionary right rightist stable steady timid

WEAK

controlled conventional die-hard fearful fogyish guarded hard hat hidebound holding to illiberal in a rut inflexible middle-of-the-road obstinate old guard old-line orthodox right of center right-wing sober traditional traditionalistic unchangeable unchanging uncreative undaring unimaginative unprogressive

Antonyms

STRONG

changeable inconstant unfixed unstable unsteady

NOUN

conservative

Synonyms

STRONGEST

old guard right-winger

STRONG

Tory moderate orthodox preserver rightist

WEAK

classicist conserver conventionalist die-hard hard hat middle-of-the-roader moderatist old liner reactionary standpat unprogressive

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Scorsese’s entry into the AI field might especially shock fans given his traditionalist approach to filmmaking.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Her election has also led some traditionalist churches abroad to threaten to leave the Anglican Communion.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

There are various ways to distinguish the modernist writer from the traditionalist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

As a stock-and-bond traditionalist who hasn’t yet used the firm’s services, I have questions.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

I remembered Aunty Ifeoma’s words from the day before, about Papa-Nnuwku being a traditionalist and not a heathen.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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