Traditionist

Pronunciation: /ˈtɹədɪʃənˈaɪˈseɪnt/

Traditionist (noun)

  1. A person who strongly prefers old customs and rules, and may resist changes.
  2. Someone who defends traditional beliefs or practices as the best way to live or organize society.

Examples

  • A traditionist follows rules from the past without changing them.
  • The traditionist refuses new methods and keeps the old rules.