conformist

Definitions of conformist
  1. noun
    a follower who is not a member of an ingroup
    synonyms: jabroer, jaknikker, meeloper, paladijn, weerhaan
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    type of:
    aanhanger, adept, adherent, leerling, volgeling
    a person who accepts the leadership of another
  2. noun
    a person of unquestioning obedience
    synonyms: jabroer, jaknikker, meeloper, meeprater, paladijn, weerhaan
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    type of:
    aanhanger, adept, adherent, leerling, volgeling
    a person who accepts the leadership of another
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