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nonconformist
The definition of a nonconformist is a person who refuses to adhere to established social orders or to fulfill the expectations placed on him by custom or society.
(noun)A free-thinking hippie who refuses to get a conventional job is an example of a nonconformist.
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See nonconformist in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
- a person who does not act in conformity with generally accepted beliefs and practices
- a British Protestant who does not belong to the Anglican Church; Dissenter
adjective
not following established customs, beliefs, etc.
Related Forms:
- nonconformism noun
See nonconformist in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun
- One who does not conform to, or refuses to be bound by, accepted beliefs, customs, or practices.
- often Nonconformist A member of a Protestant church not observing the doctrines, usage, or polity of a national or established church, especially the Church of England.
Related Forms:
- nonˌcon·formˈist adjective
- nonˌcon·formˈism noun
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