Nonconformist
A member of a Protestant church which does not observe the doctrines of the…A member of a Protestant church which does not observe the doctrines of the established church, especially of the Church of England.
» Tom has always been a nonconformist.
Meaning
1 sensesA member of a Protestant church which does not observe the doctrines of the established church, especially of the Church of England.
Near-synonyms: (all sometimes synonymous) Dissenter, recusant, Free Churchman; autem cackler (archaic cant)
a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England
Examples
4 sentencesTom has always been a nonconformist.
Tom's nonconformist tendencies grated on some people.
Tom will never stop being a nonconformist.
The art teacher's unconventional attire is the first hint that she's a nonconformist.
Forms
plural: Nonconformists| Singular | Nonconformist |
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regular
Synonyms
5 synonyms- someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct:recusant
- a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England:chapelgoer