Meaning & use
nonconformist
A person who does not follow accepted beliefs, customs, or practices, especially in society or religion.
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As a teenager, she was a nonconformist who refused to follow the latest trends.
Historically, a Nonconformist was a Protestant who did not belong to the Church of England.
A note on using this word
Capitalized, 'Nonconformist' refers historically to English Protestants outside the established church; lowercase, it describes anyone who resists convention.
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