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nonconformism

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of nonconformity (sense 2).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: nonconformity

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Protestantism in England outside of the Anglican Church of England.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: capitalized, often, uncountable, usually

Qualifier: English church history

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 3

the practice of nonconformity

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: practice, pattern

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noun

Meaning 4

a lack of orthodoxy in thoughts or beliefs

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: nonconformity, nonconformance

Antonyms: conformism

Broader terms: unorthodoxy, heterodoxy, heresy

History

Etymology

From non- + conformism.

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: inconformismo — nonconformity
  • Spanish: no conformismo — nonconformity
  • Catalan: inconformisme — Protestantism outside the Church of England
  • French: non-conformisme — Protestantism outside the Church of England
  • Italian: anticonformismo — Protestantism outside the Church of England
  • Portuguese: não conformismo — Protestantism outside the Church of England
  • Swedish: nonkonformism — Protestantism outside the Church of England