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anti-conformist

an·ti-con·form·ist
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-tahy, an-tee kuh n-fawr-mist]
    • /ˈæn taɪ, ˈæn ti kənˈfɔr mɪst/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-tahy, an-tee kuh n-fawr-mist]
    • /ˈæn taɪ, ˈæn ti kənˈfɔr mɪst/

Definitions of anti-conformist word

  • noun anti-conformist a person who conforms, especially unquestioningly, to the usual practices or standards of a group, society, etc. 1
  • noun anti-conformist (often initial capital letter) a person who conforms to the usages of an established church, especially the Church of England. 1
  • adjective anti-conformist of or characterized by conforming, especially in action or appearance. 1

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Origin of anti-conformist

First appearance:

before 1625
One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35; conform + -ist

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Parts of speech for Anti-conformist

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

anti-conformist popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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