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convencionalista

[kõ.vẽ.sjõ.na.ˈlis.tɐ]
noun/adjectivemasculine/femininepl: convencionalistas
conventionalist
1. A person who adheres to or advocates for conventions, traditional practices, or established norms
The convencionalista rejected modern art in favor of classical styles.
O convencionalista rejeitou a arte moderna em favor dos estilos clássicos.
2. An adjective describing someone or something that follows or supports conventional methods, rules, or beliefs
Her convencionalista approach to education emphasizes tradition.
A sua abordagem convencionalista à educação enfatiza a tradição.
3. In Brazilian history, a delegate to a constitutional convention
The convencionalistas debated the new constitution.
Os convencionalistas debateram a nova constituição.
Synonyms
tradicionalistaconservadorortodoxo
Antonyms
inovadorprogressistavanguardista

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
convencionalista
Standard usage, particularly in historical and political contexts
Portugal
convencionalista
Standard usage, refers to adherent of conventions

Related Idioms & Phrases

pensamento convencionalista
mentalidade convencionalista
postura convencionalista
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