Nonconformist
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nonconformist is a noun meaning A member of a church separated from the Church of England; a Protestant dissenter.
Meaning
A member of a church separated from the Church of England; a Protestant dissenter.
More Meanings
- Loosely, a Christian who does not conform to the doctrines of an established church.
- Someone who does not conform to accepted beliefs, customs or practices.
- A noctuid moth (Lithophane lamda).
- Not conforming to established customs, etc.
Example Sentences
One of the village's most notable sons was Thomas Grantham, a Baptist church leader born in 1634, who was persecuted and imprisoned in the struggle for nonconformist beliefs during the reign of Charles II.
Word Forms
- nonconformists
- non-conformist
Synonyms for nonconformist
Depending on context, synonyms include heteroclite, individualist, unorthodox, recusant, chapelgoer, nonconforming.
Antonyms for nonconformist
Common opposites include conformist.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include recusant, chapelgoer, unorthodox, nonconforming, unconformist, heretic.
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