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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    rebel dissenter noncomformist individualist free thinker maverick outsider bohemian radical revolutionary iconoclast heretic apostate schismatic separatist sectarian unorthodox unconventional irregular untraditional eccentric odd peculiar anomalous abnormal atypical dissident protester objector resister refusenik recusant seceder separatist loner misfit outcast pariah

    Meaning of Nonconformist

    A person who does not conform to traditional or expected standards or practices.

    Definitions

    • A person who refuses to conform to any standard or convention, especially one that is widely accepted.
    • * A person who rejects the usual or traditional ways of doing something.

    Etymology of Nonconformist

    The word "Nonconformist" has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the Latin words "non" meaning "not" and "conformis" meaning "shaped like" or "similar to".
    Historically, the term "Nonconformist" was first used to describe Protestants in England who did not conform to the Church of England, particularly during the 17th and 18th centuries.

    Example Uses

    • The artist was a nonconformist who rejected traditional techniques and created innovative works.
    • * She was a nonconformist in her youth, often challenging authority and pushing boundaries.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    conformist traditionalist conservative conventional orthodox mainstream normal typical usual standard regular customary habitual routine compliant obedient submissive acquiescent passive compliant cooperative

    Related Nouns

    rebellion dissent individuality freedom eccentricity nonconformity unconventionality irregularity abnormality anomaly deviance heterodoxy heresy schism sect faction party group movement organization

    Related Verbs

    rebel dissent refuse resist protest object oppose defy challenge reject renounce abandon secede separate diverge deviate stray diverge depart

    Related Adjectives

    unconventional unorthodox irregular abnormal anomalous atypical eccentric odd peculiar strange unusual rare unique individual free independent autonomous self-governing sovereign