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Definition of Nonconformist
1. Noun. A Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England.
2. Adjective. Not conforming to some norm or socially approved pattern of behavior or thought. "The old stubborn nonconformist spirit of the early settlers"
3. Noun. Someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct.
Exact synonyms: Recusant
Specialized synonyms: Beat, Beatnik, Bohemian, Enfant Terrible, Heretic, Maverick, Rebel
Generic synonyms: Contestant, Dissenter, Dissident, Objector, Protester
Antonyms: Conformist
Derivative terms: Nonconformism, Recusant, Recusant
Specialized synonyms: Beat, Beatnik, Bohemian, Enfant Terrible, Heretic, Maverick, Rebel
Generic synonyms: Contestant, Dissenter, Dissident, Objector, Protester
Antonyms: Conformist
Derivative terms: Nonconformism, Recusant, Recusant
4. Adjective. Not conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion.
Definition of Nonconformist
1. n. One who does not conform to an established church; especially, one who does not conform to the established church of England; a dissenter.
Definition of Nonconformist
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