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Nonconformist

Nonˊcon-form′ist

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Noun.
One who does not conform to an established church; especially, one who does not conform to the established church of England; a dissenter.

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Nonconformist

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English

Noun

Nonconformist (plural Nonconformists)

  1. (Christianity) A member of a Protestant church which does not observe the doctrines of the established church, especially of the Church of England.

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nonconformist

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Noun

nonconformist (plural nonconformists)

  1. A member of a church separated from the Church of England; a Protestant dissenter. [from 17th c.]
  2. Loosely, a Christian who does not conform to the doctrines of an established church. [from 17th c.]
  3. Someone who does not conform to accepted beliefs, customs or practices. [from 17th c.]

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nonconformist (comparative more nonconformist, superlative most nonconformist)

  1. Not conforming to established customs etc.

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