nonconformism

Variant of nonconformist

nonconformist definition

non·con·form·ist (-kən fôrm′ist)

noun

  1. a person who does not act in conformity with generally accepted beliefs and practices
  2. a British Protestant who does not belong to the Anglican Church; Dissenter

adjective

not following established customs, beliefs, etc.

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