traditionalist

Definitions

A person who advocates for the maintenance of established customs, beliefs, or social structures.

Someone who adheres to or upholds the practices and doctrines of a particular tradition, especially in religion or art.

Examples

As a staunch traditionalist, he refused to use any modern technology in his workshop.

The traditionalist approach to education emphasizes the importance of rote memorization and classical literature.

She was labeled a traditionalist because she insisted on following the long-standing customs of her ancestors.

Synonyms

conservative orthodox conventionalist reactionary classicist diehard traditional

Antonyms

progressive liberal innovator radical modernist reformer avant-garde