English Explanatory Dictionary

nonconformist

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A member of a church separated from the Church of England; a Protestant dissenter.
  2. Loosely, a Christian who does not conform to the doctrines of an established church.
  3. Someone who does not conform to accepted beliefs, customs or practices.
  4. A noctuid moth (Lithophane lamda).
adj
  1. Not conforming to established customs, etc.
noun
  1. A member of a Protestant church which does not observe the doctrines of the established church, especially of the Church of England.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-nonconformist.wav

Word forms

nonconformist nonconformists non-conformist more nonconformist most nonconformist

Etymology

From non- + conformist.

Synonyms

heteroclite individualist free spirit Dissenter recusant Free Churchman autem cackler

Related words

Nonconformist nonconformity nonconformist register Baptist Independent Methodist Presbyterian Quaker

Derived words

nonconformist register
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