nonconformist

See also: Nonconformist

English

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Etymology

From non- + conformist.

Noun

nonconformist (plural nonconformists)

  1. A member of a church separated from the Church of England; a Protestant dissenter. [from 17th c.]
  2. Loosely, a Christian who does not conform to the doctrines of an established church. [from 17th c.]
  3. Someone who does not conform to accepted beliefs, customs or practices. [from 17th c.]
  4. A noctuid moth (Lithophane lamda).

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Adjective

nonconformist (comparative more nonconformist, superlative most nonconformist)

  1. Not conforming to established customs, etc.

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Romanian

Etymology

From French non-conformiste.

Noun

nonconformist m (plural nonconformiști, feminine equivalent nonconformistă)

  1. nonconformist, maverick

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