kənˈfȯrˌmizəm, -ȯ(ə)ˌm- noun
( -s )
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
: the act, practice, or principle of conforming
unimaginative timid conformism in key positions — K.S.Davis