not conforming to some norm or socially approved pattern of behavior or thought; their rabidly nonconformist deportment has made them legendary; the old stubborn nonconformist spirit of the early settlers

[ Syn: unconformist ]

a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of England

[ Syn: nonconformist , chapelgoer ]

someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct

[ Syn: recusant ]

not conforming to established customs or doctrines especially in religion

[ Syn: nonconforming ]