nonconformist
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non·con·form·ist

noun \-ˈfr-mist\

Definition of NONCONFORMIST

1
often capitalized : a person who does not conform to an established church; especially : one who does not conform to the Church of England
2
: a person who does not conform to a generally accepted pattern of thought or action
nonconformist adjective often capitalized

Examples of NONCONFORMIST

  1. He was a nonconformist in college but now wears a three-piece suit to work every day.
  2. They were stubborn nonconformists who chose to be arrested instead of obeying the laws.

First Known Use of NONCONFORMIST

1619

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