CONVENTIONALIST

Etymology

Adjective

conventionalist (comparative more conventionalist, superlative most conventionalist)

(philosophy) Of, pertaining to, or supporting conventionalism

Noun

conventionalist (plural conventionalists)

(history) A member or supporter of the French National Convention.

A person of conventional behaviour or beliefs.

(philosophy) A supporter or adherent of conventionalism.

Source: Wiktionary


Con*ven"tion*al*ist, n.

1. One who adheres to a convention or treaty.

2. One who is governed by conventionalism.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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