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standpat Meaning & Definition

What Does Standpat Mean?

As an adjective, standpat means Resisting change; favouring the status quo. As a noun, it means A standpatter.

Standpat at a Glance

Part of speechadjective, noun
Synonymsfusty, unprogressive and nonprogressive
Pluralstandpats

Standpat Definition (Adjective)

  1. Resisting change; favouring the status quo.

    a standpat attitude or policy

Standpat as a Noun

  1. A standpatter

Synonyms of Standpat

Standpat synonyms and antonyms →

Standpat in a Sentence

a standpat attitude or policy

Word Forms & Grammar

standpat

standpat (plural standpats)

Words That Rhyme With Standpat

Origin of Standpat

From stand pat.

Frequently Asked Questions About Standpat

Is standpat an adjective or a noun?

Standpat is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for standpat?

Close synonyms of standpat are fusty, unprogressive and nonprogressive. See the full list of standpat synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of standpat?

The plural of standpat is standpats.

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