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- [non-kuh n-fawr-mist]
- /ˌnɒn kənˈfɔr mɪst/
- /ˌnɒn.kənˈfɔː.mɪst/
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- [non-kuh n-fawr-mist]
- /ˌnɒn kənˈfɔr mɪst/
Definitions of nonconformist word
- noun nonconformist a person who refuses to conform, as to established customs, attitudes, or ideas. 1
- noun nonconformist (often initial capital letter) a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England; dissenter. 1
- noun nonconformist A person whose behavior or views do not conform to prevailing ideas or practices. 1
- noun nonconformist unconventional person 1
- adjective nonconformist unconventional 1
- noun nonconformist dissenter from Anglican Church 1
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Origin of nonconformist
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 Nonconformist
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nonconformist 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nonconformist
adjective nonconformist
- unconventional — not conventional; not bound by or conforming to convention, rule, or precedent; free from conventionality: an unconventional artist; an unconventional use of material.
- way-out — advanced in style or technique: way-out jazz.
- eccentric — deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd: eccentric conduct; an eccentric person.
- rebellious — defying or resisting some established authority, government, or tradition; insubordinate; inclined to rebel.
- individualistic — a person who shows great independence or individuality in thought or action.
noun nonconformist
- dissenter — a person who dissents, as from an established church, political party, or majority opinion.
- free spirit — a person with a highly individual or unique attitude, lifestyle, or imagination; nonconformist.
- individualist — a person who shows great independence or individuality in thought or action.
- beliefs — something believed; an opinion or conviction: a belief that the earth is flat.
- demonstrator — Demonstrators are people who are marching or gathering somewhere to show their opposition to something or their support for something.
Antonyms for nonconformist
adjective nonconformist
- conformist — Someone who is conformist behaves or thinks like everyone else rather than doing things that are original.
- normal — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
- usual — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
- conforming — to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usually followed by to): to conform to rules.
- obeying — to comply with or follow the commands, restrictions, wishes, or instructions of: to obey one's parents.
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