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

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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

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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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