conventionalism
/kənˈvɛnʃənəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- The attitude or belief that one should follow accepted customs, traditions, or social rules.
- Her conventionalism made her uncomfortable with the avant-garde art exhibit.
- He rejected the conventionalism of his parents' generation and chose a more unconventional lifestyle.
- The small town's conventionalism meant that everyone dressed similarly and followed the same social norms.
- A conventional practice, custom, or way of thinking.
- The novel challenged the conventionalisms of Victorian society.
- Shaking hands when meeting someone is a common conventionalism in many cultures.
- Many business meetings follow the conventionalism of starting with small talk.
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