nonconformists
|non-con-form-ists|
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/ˌnɒnkənˈfɔːrmɪsts/
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/ˌnɒnkənˈfɔːmɪsts/
(nonconformist)
not conforming
Etymology
'nonconformist' originates from English, specifically the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'conformist' from Latin 'conformare,' meaning 'to shape or form.'
'nonconformist' evolved from the English word 'conformist' by adding the prefix 'non-' to indicate opposition to conformity.
Initially, it meant 'one who does not conform to the Church of England,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who does not conform to established norms.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
individuals who do not conform to established customs, attitudes, or norms.
The nonconformists in the group often challenged traditional ideas.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45