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- Dictionarynonconformist/ˌnɒnkənˈfɔːmɪst/
noun
- 1. a member of a Protestant Church which dissents from the established Church of England: "originally a Nonconformist, he was later converted to Anglo-Catholicism"
- 2. a person who does not conform to prevailing ideas or practices in their behaviour or views: "Jenkins was a nonconformist who disdained the rugby union coaching certificate"
adjective
- 1. relating to Nonconformists or their principles and practices: "teetotalism was a largely Nonconformist movement"
- 2. characterized by behaviour or views that do not conform to prevailing ideas or practices: "he was eccentric and nonconformist, as artists tend to be"
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NONCONFORMIST definition: 1. someone who lives and thinks in a way that is different from other people 2. a member of a…. Learn more.
1. often capitalized : a person who does not conform to an established church. especially : one who does not conform to the Church of England. 2. : a person who does not conform to a generally accepted pattern of thought or action. nonconformist adjective often capitalized. Synonyms. bohemian. boho. counterculturist. deviant. enfant terrible.
A nonconformist is someone who doesn’t conform to other people’s ideas of how things should be. Activists, artists, street performers, your wacky uncle Marvin — anyone who marches to the beat of a different drummer is a nonconformist.
Nonconformist definition: a person who refuses to conform, as to established customs, attitudes, or ideas.. See examples of NONCONFORMIST used in a sentence.
If you say that someone's way of life or opinions are nonconformist, you mean that they are different from those of most people. Their views are non-conformist and their political opinions are extreme. Your non-conformist ways will probably get you into trouble. ...a nonconformist lifestyle.
1. One who does not conform to, or refuses to be bound by, accepted beliefs, customs, or practices. 2. often Nonconformist A member of a Protestant church not observing the doctrines, usage, or polity of a national or established church, especially the Church of England. non′con·form′ist adj. non′con·form′ism n.
What does the word nonconformist mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word nonconformist. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. nonconformist has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. Anglican Church (early 1600s) religion (mid 1600s) Christianity (late 1600s) insects (1860s)
Definition of nonconformist noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Nonconformist, any English Protestant who does not conform to the doctrines or practices of the established Church of England. The word was first used in the penal acts following the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660, and it generally applies to all Protestants who have dissented from Anglicanism.
: a person who does not behave the way most people behave : someone who does not conform. He was a nonconformist in college but now wears a three-piece suit to work every day. They were stubborn nonconformists who chose to be arrested instead of obeying the laws. — opposite conformist. — nonconformist. adjective. nonconformist behavior.
