TRADITIONALIST Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

traditionalist

noun

Definition of traditionalist

as in conservative

a person whose political beliefs are centered on tradition and keeping things the way they are a traditionalist who doesn't believe in expanding government

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Recent Examples of traditionalist The dream of the traditionalist outlaw fighting for justice is much older than the movies. — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 There are stuffing recipes here for traditionalists and Thanksgiving rule breakers alike. — Hannah Lee Leidy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026 Dr Pepper Chef Robert Cantu, area executive chef for Four Brothers at Omni La Mansión del Rio and Ostra at Mokara Hotel & Spa in San Antonio, is a traditionalist and loves Dr Pepper. — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026 Silicon sampling troubles some polling traditionalists who are uneasy about ethical and other implications of simulating human responses. — W. Joseph Campbell, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026 The choice of Kijanangoma, who is known as a down-to-earth broadcaster, was likely aimed at appealing to traditionalists seeking continuity and those against having another child on the throne. — Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 In a bright spot, country traditionalist Sierra Ferrell attracted more than 8,600, an impressive number given her lack of mainstream airplay. — Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2026 In fact, haziness was once considered a flaw, and there was a lot of criticism from traditionalists who viewed it as evidence of poor brewing practices. — Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026 The sport is now on TV every night of the week these days—and unlike some traditionalists, football-loving families aren’t complaining. — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026

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conservative

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Brattin was a member of the Missouri Freedom Caucus, an outspoken group of conservatives whose disruptive and boisterous tactics defined Missouri politics for years.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
There are socialists, libertarians, progressives, and conservatives.

— Jason Thurlkill, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

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