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NONCONFORMIST
nonconformist, unconformist
(adjective) 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”
nonconforming, nonconformist
(adjective) not conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion
nonconformist, recusant
(noun) someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct
Nonconformist, chapelgoer
(noun) a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
nonconformist (plural nonconformists)
A member of a church separated from the Church of England; a Protestant dissenter. [from 17th c.]
Loosely, a Christian who does not conform to the doctrines of an established church. [from 17th c.]
Someone who does not conform to accepted beliefs, customs or practices. [from 17th c.]
Synonyms
• (someone who does not conform): free spirit, heteroclite, individualist; see also maverick
Adjective
nonconformist (comparative more nonconformist, superlative most nonconformist)
Not conforming to established customs etc.
Noun
Nonconformist (plural Nonconformists)
(Christianity) A member of a Protestant church which does not observe the doctrines of the established church, especially of the Church of England.
Source: Wiktionary
Non`con*form"ist, n.
Definition: One who does not conform to an established church; especially, one who does not conform to the established church of England; a dissenter.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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MONASTICISM
(noun) asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
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