standpatter

[ stand-pat-er, -pat- ]
/ ˈstændˈpæt ər, -ˌpæt- /

noun

a person who refuses to consider or accept change.

Origin of standpatter

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; standpat + -er1

Example sentences from the Web for standpatter

  • Every man in the world must be in some respect a standpatter.

    Pieces of Hate |Heywood Broun