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Standpat

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fusty(figuratively, by extension) Old-fashioned, refusing to change or update.
unprogressivenounNot progressive; not contributing to progress.
nonprogressivenounNot progressive.

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conservativeTending to resist change or innovation.
fusty(figuratively, by extension) Old-fashioned, refusing to change or update.
nonprogressiveNot progressive.
unprogressiveNot progressive; not contributing to progress.
stand patverb(idiomatic) To resist changes.
standnounThe act of standing.
stand at—
stand firmverb(idiomatic) To resist assault or pressure.
stand toverbTo tolerate (something); to be able to withstand (something) stressful that will be ultimately beneficial.
stand innounA substitute; a replacement.
stand fastverb(idiomatic) Synonym of stand firm.
stand forverb(idiomatic) To mean; to symbolize; to represent.
stand stillverb(sometimes figurative) To stop moving, to remain motionless.
standernounOne who stands.
stand onverb(nautical) To continue following the same course.
stand byverb(idiomatic, intransitive) To wait in expectation of some event; to be ready.
stand tallverb(idiomatic) To behave in a brave, proud, or unyielding manner, without retreating from confrontation, danger, or adversity.
standsverbtiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)
standingnoun(figurative) Position or reputation in society or a profession.
stancenounOne's opinion or point of view.

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