Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   Non·con·form·ist

   /ˌnänkənˈfôrməst/

   

   noun

   • 1. a person whose behavior or views do not conform to prevailing ideas or practices.
   • 2. a member of a Protestant church in England that dissents from the established Anglican Church.

   adjective

   • 1. of or characterized by behavior or views that do not conform to prevailing ideas or practices.
   • 2. relating to Nonconformists or their principles and practices.

   Derivatives

   • 1. nonconformism noun

   Scrabble Points: 20

   • N

     1

   • O

     1

   • N

     1

   • C

     3

   • O

     1

   • N

     1

   • F

     4

   • O

     1

   • R

     1

   • M

     3

   • I

     1

   • S

     1

   • T

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. People also ask

   What is a nonconformist person?

   • a person who refuses to conform, as to established customs, attitudes, or ideas. (often initial capital letter) a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England; dissenter. His nonconformist work is a perfect fit for Valmorbida and Roitfeld, who are rather untraditional art dealers themselves.

   NONCONFORMIST Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com/browse/nonconformist

   See all results for this question

   What is a nonconformist church?

   • The word Nonconformist was first used in the penal acts following the Restoration of the monarchy (1660) and the Act of Uniformity (1662) to describe the conventicles (places of worship) of the congregations that had separated from the Church of England (Separatists).

   Nonconformist | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

   www.britannica.com/topic/Nonconformist

   See all results for this question

   What is a non-conformist Catholic?

   • It is rarely used by the Catholic Church. . "Non-conformist" was first used in sixteenth and seventeenth century England to refer to Catholics who refused to conform to the brand spanking new protestant Church concocted by the Kings and Queens of England. They were referred to as Roman Catholic by the protestants.

   What was the name of Roman Catholics in 16th century who

   www.answers.com/Q/What_was_the_name_of_Roman_Catholics_in_16th_century_who_refused_to_attend_Church_of_England_services

   See all results for this question

   What is the difference between a conformist and a nonconformist?

   • Nonconformists are mostly self reliant. They stay true to their beliefs, attitudes and desires. They are courageous in the face of adversity. But conformists help maintain important norms of society. Everyone else who holds in high esteem the standards or the status quo helps keep their society sane. Conformity holds society together.

   Why Nonconformity Is a Precondition for Innovation | Inc.com

   www.inc.com/thomas-oppong/why-nonconformity-is-a-basic-precondition-for-innovation.html

   See all results for this question

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › nonconformistNonconformist Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › nonconformist

   • Cached

   A nonconformist is a person who does not conform to an established church or a generally accepted pattern of thought or action. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related entries of nonconformist.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › nonconformistNonconformist - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › nonconformist

   noun. someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct. synonyms: recusant. see more. adjective. not conforming to some norm or socially approved pattern of behavior or thought. “their rabidly nonconformist deportment has made them legendary” “the old stubborn nonconformist spirit of the early settlers” synonyms: unconformist.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › nonconformistNONCONFORMIST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › english › nonconformist

   • Cached

   Nonconformist is a noun or adjective that describes someone who lives and thinks differently from others, or a member of a Protestant Christian group that is not part of the Church of England. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of nonconformist with Cambridge Dictionary.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › nonconformistNONCONFORMIST Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › nonconformist

   • Cached

   noun. a person who refuses to conform, as to established customs, attitudes, or ideas. Synonyms: loner, individualist, dissident, dissenter. (often initial capital letter) a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England; dissenter. Nonconformist.

7. www.britannica.com › topic › NonconformistNonconformist | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

   www.britannica.com › topic › Nonconformist

   • Cached

   Nonconformist, any English Protestant who does not conform to the doctrines or practices of the established Church of England. The word was first used in the penal acts following the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660, and it generally applies to all Protestants who have dissented from Anglicanism.

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › nonconformistNONCONFORMIST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › english › nonconformist

   • Cached

   May 22, 2024 · Nonconformist means someone who does not follow the usual patterns of behaviour or thought, or a Protestant church that is not part of the Church of England. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, and usage with examples from Collins Dictionary.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › nonconformistNonconformist - definition of nonconformist by The Free ...

   www.thefreedictionary.com › nonconformist

   • Cached

   A nonconformist is someone who does not conform to generally accepted patterns of behaviour or thought, or a Protestant who dissents from the Church of England. Find synonyms, translations, and usage examples of nonconformist in different contexts.