Synonyms of traditionalist

traditionalist

noun

as in conservative

a person whose political beliefs are centered on tradition and keeping things the way they are

a traditionalist who doesn't believe in expanding government

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conservative
• rightist
• reactionary
• archconservative
• Tory
• right-winger
• paleoconservative
• right-wing
• conformist
• neoconservative
• neocon
• right
• diehard
• bourbon
• fuddy-duddy
• standpatter
• Colonel Blimp
• square
• stuffed shirt

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• liberal
• leftist
• lefty
• red
• extremist
• revolutionary
• progressive
• revolutionist
• left-winger
• reformist
• reformer
• radical

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of traditionalist

When brutal rationalism is challenged, especially by traditionalists, its defenders will often justify themselves by pointing to the intelligence of its adherents. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026

Silicon sampling troubles some polling traditionalists who are uneasy about ethical and other implications of simulating human responses. — W. Joseph Campbell, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

The choice of Kijanangoma, who is known as a down-to-earth broadcaster, was likely aimed at appealing to traditionalists seeking continuity and those against having another child on the throne. — Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

In a bright spot, country traditionalist Sierra Ferrell attracted more than 8,600, an impressive number given her lack of mainstream airplay. — Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 8 Sep. 2026

In fact, haziness was once considered a flaw, and there was a lot of criticism from traditionalists who viewed it as evidence of poor brewing practices. — Blaine Callahan, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026

The sport is now on TV every night of the week these days—and unlike some traditionalists, football-loving families aren’t complaining. — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026

Conservatives in DellaPosta’s study were more likely to endorse spanking kids, for instance, which aligns with conservatism’s more traditionalist worldview. — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026

Like other hard-right populist parties across the globe, Reform’s brand is very much tied up in traditionalist masculinity. — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026