nonconformist

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Definitions

noun

A member of a church separated from the Church of England; a Protestant dissenter.
Loosely, a Christian who does not conform to the doctrines of an established church.
Someone who does not conform to accepted beliefs, customs or practices.

adjective

Not conforming to established customs etc.

Related words

Synonyms

free spirit heteroclite individualist recusant chapelgoer unorthodox nonconforming unconformist heretic rebel dissident breakaway sectary dissenter separatist dissentient prodistant discrepant

Associated

nonconformity aberdare dissenters moralistic dissenting congregational clergyman unitarian preacher puritan conscience quakers

Rhymes

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