ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. A standpatter

Example Sentences

a standpat attitude or policy

Word Forms

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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