conformism

noun

con·​form·​ism kən-ˈfȯr-ˌmi-zəm 

plural -s

: the act, practice, or principle of conforming

unimaginative timid conformism in key positions

—K. S. Davis

Word History

Etymology

probably from French conformisme, from conformiste person inclined to conventional thoughts and actions, English person that conforms to the established Church of England (after such pairs as French déiste deist: déisme deism), from English conformist English person that conforms to the established Church of England

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Rhymes for conformism

• reformism