NONCONFORMIST


Meaning of NONCONFORMIST in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ nɒnkənfɔ:(r)mɪst ]

also non-conformist

( nonconformists)

1.

If you say that someone’s way of life or opinions are nonconformist , you mean that they are different from those of most people.

Their views are non-conformist and their political opinions are extreme...

...a nonconformist lifestyle.

= unconventional

≠ conventional

ADJ

A nonconformist is someone who is nonconformist.

Victoria stood out as a dazzling non-conformist.

N-COUNT

2.

In Britain, nonconformist churches are Protestant churches which are not part of the Church of England.

His father was a Nonconformist minister.

ADJ : ADJ n

A nonconformist is a member of a nonconformist church.

Although he seems to be an old-fashioned non-conformist, he is in fact a very devout Catholic.

N-COUNT

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