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non-conformist

non-conformist is the alternative form of nonconformist.

Meaning of nonconformist

Noun

nonconformist (plural nonconformists)

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

See all 6 meanings of nonconformist

Forms of non-conformist

Noun
pluralnon-conformists
Adjective
comparativemore non-conformist
superlativemost non-conformist

Questions about non-conformist

What is non-conformist the alternative form of?
Non-conformist is the alternative form of nonconformist.

Words near non-conformist in the dictionary

  1. non-conformable
  2. non-conformant
  3. non-conformantly
  4. non-conforming
  5. non-conformingly
  6. non-conformist
  7. non-conformists
  8. non-conformities
  9. non-conformity
  10. non-confrontational
  11. non-conjunctive

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