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Non-conformist - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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nonconformist
adj
1: not conforming to some norm or socially approved pattern of
behavior or thought; "their rabidly nonformist
deportment has made them legendary"; "the old stubborn
nonconformist spirit of the early settlers" [syn: unconformist]
[ant: conformist]
2: not conforming to established customs or doctrines
especially in religion [syn: nonconforming]
(noun)
1: a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of
England [syn: Nonconformist, chapelgoer] [ant: Anglican]
2: someone who refuses to conform to established standards of
conduct [syn: recusant] [ant: conformist]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Nonconformist \Non`con*form"ist\, n.
One who does not conform to an established church;
especially, one who does not conform to the established
church of England; a dissenter.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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