Traditionalist
(noun)
- A person who upholds traditional ideas or values and opposes change or innovation.
- An advocate of traditionalism.
Origin:
Late 17th century: from french traditionnel, from latin traditionalis, from traditio (see tradition).
Examples:
- The traditionalist was against the proposal to modernize the factory.
- He was a firm traditionalist and had no interest in the new ways of life.
- The traditionalists were against the new interpretation of the religious texts.
- The party was split between the traditionalists and the reformers.
- Many traditionalists believe that the new technology is ruining our culture.