TRADITIONALIST

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(adjective) stubbornly conservative and narrow-minded

traditionalist, diehard

(noun) one who adheres to traditional views

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

traditionalist (plural traditionalists)

A person who adheres to tradition, especially in cultural or religious practices.

(climbing) A traditional climbing climber.

Antonyms

• reformer

Source: Wiktionary


Tra*di"tion*al*ist, n.

Definition: An advocate of, or believer in, traditionalism; a traditionist.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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