1
: behavior that is the same as the behavior of most other people in a society, group, etc.
religious conformity
mindless conformity
The corporate culture demands a certain conformity of appearance.
conformity [=obedience] to social customs
2
: the fact or state of agreeing with or obeying something
—usually + to or with
the building's conformity to state specifications
The state's traffic laws were changed to bring them into conformity with the rest of the country.
We removed our shoes, in conformity with tradition.
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“Conformity.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/conformity. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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