English adjective: nonconformist | |||
1. | nonconformist not conforming to some norm or socially approved pattern of behavior or thought | ||
Samples | Their rabidly nonconformist deportment has made them legendary. The old stubborn nonconformist spirit of the early settlers. | ||
Synonyms | unconformist | ||
Antonyms | conformist | ||
2. | nonconformist not conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion | ||
Synonyms | nonconforming | ||
Similar | unorthodox | ||
Antonyms | orthodox | ||
English noun: Nonconformist | |||
1. | Nonconformist (person) a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England | ||
Synonyms | chapelgoer | ||
Broader (hypernym) | Protestant | ||
Antonyms | anglican | ||
2. | nonconformist (person) someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct | ||
Synonyms | recusant | ||
Broader (hypernym) | contestant, dissenter, dissident, objector, protester | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | beat, beatnik, bohemian, enfant terrible, heretic, maverick, rebel | ||
Antonyms | conformist | ||