'conformist' originates from the Latin word 'conformare,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'formare' meant 'to form or shape.'

'conformare' transformed into the French word 'conformer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'conform' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to shape together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to comply with rules or standards.'