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Synonyms of nonconformity

6 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for nonconformity is nonconformism. Other synonyms of nonconformity are dissent, inconformity, dissentism, nonconformitancy and disconformity. The opposite of nonconformity is conformity.

Synonyms and similar words for nonconformity

nounA refusal to conform to the doctrine, discipline, or practice of a state religion, especially...

nounA rejection of, or failure to conform to, a practice, standard, rule, or law.

Opposite of nonconformity

nounA refusal to conform to the doctrine, discipline, or practice of a state religion, especially...

Meaning of nonconformity

  1. noun A refusal to conform to the doctrine, discipline, or practice of a state religion, especially refusal by other Protestants to conform to the doctrine or discipline of the Church of England; the principles or practice of nonconformists; nonconformists as a class.
  2. noun A rejection of, or failure to conform to, a practice, standard, rule, or law.
  3. noun A type of unconformity in which a nonsedimentary rock intrudes in sedimentary layers.

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Questions about synonyms of nonconformity

What is another word for nonconformity?
Nonconformity has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as nonconformism, dissent, inconformity, dissentism, nonconformitancy and disconformity.
What is the opposite of nonconformity?
The opposite of nonconformity is conformity.
What does nonconformity mean?
Nonconformity means a refusal to conform to the doctrine, discipline, or practice of a state religion, especially refusal by other Protestants to conform to the doctrine or discipline of the Church of England; the principles or practice of nonconformists; nonconformists as a class.

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