nonconformist

Adjective
  1. Not conforming to some norm or socially approved pattern of behavior or thought (synset 300612640)
    "their rabidly nonconformist deportment has made them legendary"; "the old stubborn nonconformist spirit of the early settlers"
    same as: unconformist
  2. Not conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion (synset 301696279)
    similar to: unorthodox - breaking with convention or tradition
    same as: nonconforming
Noun
  1. A Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England (synset 109977612)
    is a type of: protestant - an adherent of Protestantism
    same as: chapelgoer
  2. Someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct (synset 109977313)
    is a type of: contestant, dissenter, dissident, objector, protester - a person who dissents from some established policy
    subtypes:
    • beat, beatnik - a member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior
    • bohemian - a nonconformist writer or artist who lives an unconventional life
    • enfant terrible - a person whose unconventional behavior embarrasses others
    • heretic - a person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field (not merely religion)
    • maverick, rebel - someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
    same as: recusant

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