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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNonconformist
/ˌnɒn.kənˈfɔː.mɪst/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who does not conform to established customs, attitudes, or norms.
"As a nonconformist, she often challenged traditional views in her art." - 2
Specifically, a member of a Protestant group that does not adhere to the practices of the Church of England.
"The nonconformists of the 19th century played a significant role in social reform."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'nonconformist' originates from the early 17th century, derived from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'conformist' which comes from the Latin 'conformare', meaning 'to form together'. It historically referred to individuals who did not conform to the established Church of England, evolving to describe anyone who resists societal norms.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Nonconformist" is said worldwide
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Non-conformiste
Transliteration: nɔ̃ kɔ̃fɔʁmist
"Elle est une non-conformiste qui remet en question les normes sociales."
Nonkonformist
Transliteration: nɔn.kɔn.fɔʁ.mɪst
"Er ist ein Nonkonformist, der gegen die gesellschaftlichen Erwartungen kämpft."
Nonconformista
Transliteration: non.kon.forˈmi.sta
"Come nonconformista, sfida le convenzioni della sua epoca."
No conformista
Transliteration: no kon.formis.ta
"Es un no conformista que siempre busca nuevas formas de expresión."
Não conformista
Transliteration: nɐ̃w kɔ̃fɔʁˈmiʃtɐ
"Ele é um não conformista que desafia as normas sociais."
गैर-अनुरूपता
Transliteration: gair-anuroopta
"वह एक गैर-अनुरूपता है जो पारंपरिक विचारों को चुनौती देती है।"
不墨守成规者
Transliteration: bù mò shǒu chéng guī zhě
"作为一个不墨守成规者，他总是挑战传统观念。"
비순응자
Transliteration: bi-sun-eung-ja
"그는 비순응자로서 사회적 규범에 도전합니다."
非順応者
Transliteration: hi jun'nōsha
"彼は非順応者として、伝統的な考えに挑戦します。"
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