Traditionalist (noun)

  1. A person who upholds traditional ideas or values and opposes change or innovation.
  2. An advocate of traditionalism.

Origin:

Late 17th century: from french traditionnel, from latin traditionalis, from traditio (see tradition).

Examples:

  1. The traditionalist was against the proposal to modernize the factory.
  2. He was a firm traditionalist and had no interest in the new ways of life.
  3. The traditionalists were against the new interpretation of the religious texts.
  4. The party was split between the traditionalists and the reformers.
  5. Many traditionalists believe that the new technology is ruining our culture.
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