Standpat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Standpat is an adjective meaning Resisting change; favouring the status quo.
Meaning
Resisting change; favouring the status quo.
More Meanings
- A standpatter
Example Sentences
a standpat attitude or policy
Word Forms
- standpats
Synonyms for standpat
Depending on context, synonyms include fusty, unprogressive, nonprogressive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include conservative, fusty, nonprogressive, unprogressive, stand, stand to.
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