Definition of nonconformist Nonconformist
/nɑˌnkʌnfɔˈɹmɪst/ - [nankunformist] - non•con•form•ist
We found 10 definitions of nonconformist from 4 different sources.
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What does nonconformist mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: nonconformists |
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| nonconformist - someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct | ||
| recusant | ||
| conformist someone who conforms to established standards of conduct (especially in religious matters) | ||
| dissenter, dissident, objector, contestant, protester a person who dissents from some established policy | ||
| beatnik, beat a member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior | ||
| bohemian a nonconformist writer or artist who lives an unconventional life | ||
| enfant terrible a person whose unconventional behavior embarrasses others | ||
| heretic a person who holds religious beliefs in conflict with the dogma of the Roman Catholic Church | ||
| nonconformist - a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England | ||
| chapelgoer | ||
| protestant an adherent of Protestantism | ||
Adjective |
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| nonconformist - 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" | ||
| unconformist | ||
| nonconformist - not conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion | ||
| nonconforming | ||
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Wiktionary 
- nonconformist (Noun)
A member of a church separated from the Church of England ; a Protestant dissenter. - nonconformist (Noun)
Loosely, a Christian who does not conform to the doctrines of an established church. - nonconformist (Noun)
Someone who does not conform to accepted beliefs, customs or practices. - nonconformist (Adjective)
Not conforming to established customs etc.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- nonconformist (n.)
One who does not conform to an established church; especially, one who does not conform to the established church of England; a dissenter.
Part of speech
🔤- nonconformist, noun, singular of nonconformists.
