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non-conformist

non--con·form·ist
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te kuh n-fawr-mist]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ kənˈfɔr mɪst/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te kuh n-fawr-mist]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ kənˈfɔr mɪst/

Definitions of non-conformist word

  • noun non-conformist a person who refuses to conform, as to established customs, attitudes, or ideas. 1
  • noun non-conformist (often initial capital letter) a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England; dissenter. 1
See all 2 definitions of non-conformist

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Origin of non-conformist

First appearance:

before 1610
One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1610-20; non- + conformist

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Parts of speech for Non-conformist

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Non-conformist

non-conformist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for non-conformist

noun non-conformist

  • iconoclast — a person who attacks cherished beliefs, traditional institutions, etc., as being based on error or superstition.
  • gonzo — (of journalism, reportage, etc.) filled with bizarre or subjective ideas, commentary, or the like.
  • independent — not influenced or controlled by others in matters of opinion, conduct, etc.; thinking or acting for oneself: an independent thinker.
  • liberal — favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
  • oddball — a person or thing that is atypical, bizarre, eccentric, or nonconforming, especially one having beliefs that are unusual but harmless.

adjective non-conformist

  • apostate — An apostate is someone who has abandoned their religious faith, political loyalties, or principles.
  • beatnik — Beatniks were young people in the late 1950's who rejected traditional ways of living, dressing, and behaving. People sometimes use the word beatnik to refer to anyone who lives in an unconventional way.
  • dissenting — to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from): Two of the justices dissented from the majority decision.
  • freak — a fleck or streak of color.
  • hippie — a person, especially of the late 1960s, who rejected established institutions and values and sought spontaneity, direct personal relations expressing love, and expanded consciousness, often expressed externally in the wearing of casual, folksy clothing and of beads, headbands, used garments, etc.
All 16 Synonyms of non-conformist

Antonyms for non-conformist

adjective non-conformist

  • agreeing — to have the same views, emotions, etc.; harmonize in opinion or feeling (often followed by with): I don't agree with you.
  • correspondent — A correspondent is a newspaper or television journalist, especially one who specializes in a particular type of news.
  • nonsectarian — not affiliated with or limited to a specific religious denomination.
  • obeying — to comply with or follow the commands, restrictions, wishes, or instructions of: to obey one's parents.

noun non-conformist

  • faithful — strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.
  • liberal — favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
  • moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
  • normal — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
  • normality — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
All 10 Antonyms of non-conformist

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