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Nonconformist

non·con·for·mist

US/ˌnɑnkʌˈnfɔrmɪst/ uncommon
noun (2) adjective (2)

noun

1.

a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England

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2.

someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct

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adjective

1.

not conforming to some norm or socially approved pattern of behavior or thought

  • “their rabidly nonconformist deportment has made them legendary”
  • “the old stubborn nonconformist spirit of the early settlers”
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2.

not conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion

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Origin

From non- + conformist.

Phrases

  • nonconformist register

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