nonconformist

noun
UK: /ˌnɒnkənˈfɔːmɪst/
US: /ˌnɑːnkənˈfɔːrmɪst/

  1. A person who does not behave or think like everyone else because they have different beliefs.

    1. She was a nonconformist, always questioning authority.
    2. As a nonconformist, he refused to follow traditional career paths and started his own business.

  2. Someone who does not accept the established customs and beliefs of a particular group, especially in religion or politics.

    1. He's a nonconformist in his political views.
    2. The artist was considered a nonconformist because of his unconventional methods and controversial subjects.

Synonyms

rebel individualist dissenter maverick
nonconformist adjective

  1. Not conforming to accepted beliefs or practices.

    1. His nonconformist attitude made him stand out.
    2. She has a nonconformist approach to education, prioritizing creative thinking over rote learning.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nonconformist" in English means: A person who does not behave or think like everyone else because they have different beliefs., Someone who does not accept the established customs and beliefs of a particular group, especially in religion or politics..

The phonetic transcription of "nonconformist" is /ˌnɒnkənˈfɔːmɪst/ in British English and /ˌnɑːnkənˈfɔːrmɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nonconformist": rebel, individualist, dissenter, maverick.

Example usage of "nonconformist": "She was a nonconformist, always questioning authority.". More examples on the page.