Synonyms of traditionalists

traditionalists

noun

plural of traditionalist

as in conservatives

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

• conservatives
• rightists
• right-wingers
• paleoconservatives
• reactionaries
• Tories
• archconservatives
• conformists
• right-wings
• neoconservatives
• neocons
• rights
• diehards
• standpatters
• fuddy-duddies
• bourbons
• stuffed shirts
• squares

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• liberals
• progressives
• leftists
• radicals
• revolutionaries
• extremists
• revolutionists
• lefties
• reformers
• left-wingers
• reds
• reformists

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of traditionalists

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 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

For traditionalists, there’s plenty to choose from, but the specials are surely worth the detour. — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

After that dispiriting loss in Bosnia, traditionalists opened up to the radical, counter-cultural Guardiola option. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 28 July 2026

In Billings, Montana, Rand's Custom Hats has spent more than five decades handcrafting custom hats, building a reputation among rodeo athletes and local traditionalists, with each piece made largely by one hatter from start to finish. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026