nonconformist
see also: Nonconformist
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.]
Synonyms Translations
  • French: anticonformiste
  • German: Nonkonformist, Nonkonformistin
  • Russian: нонконформи́ст
Adjective

nonconformist

  1. Not conforming to established customs etc.
Translations
Nonconformist
Noun

nonconformist (plural nonconformists)

  1. (Christianity) A member of a Protestant church which does not observe the doctrines of the established church, especially of the Church of England.
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