nonconformism

non·con·form·ist  (nnkn-fôrmst)

n.

1. One who does not conform to, or refuses to be bound by, accepted beliefs, customs, or practices.

2. often Nonconformist A member of a Protestant church not observing the doctrines, usage, or polity of a national or established church, especially the Church of England.

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noncon·formist adj.

noncon·formism n.

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nonconformism

1. the state or practice of nonadherence to an established church or its doctrine, discipline, or polity.
2. (cap.) the condition of a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England; dissenterism. — nonconformist, n., adj.

See also: Protestantism

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a deliberate and conscious refusal to conform to conventional practices or patterns of behavior. — nonconformist, n. — nonconformity, n.

See also: Attitudes

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	nonconformism - a lack of orthodoxy in thoughts or beliefs nonconformance, nonconformity heresy, heterodoxy, unorthodoxy - any opinions or doctrines at variance with the official or orthodox position conformism, conformity - orthodoxy in thoughts and belief
	2.	nonconformism - the practice of nonconformity practice, pattern - a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"