nonconformist

adj 1: not conforming to some norm or socially approved pattern of

behavior or thought; "their rabidly nonformist

deportment has made them legendary"; "the old stubborn

nonconformist spirit of the early settlers" [syn: {unconformist}]

[ant: {conformist}]

2: not conforming to established customs or doctrines

especially in religion [syn: {nonconforming}]

n 1: a Protestant in England who is not a member of the Church of

England [syn: {Nonconformist}, {chapelgoer}] [ant: {Anglican}]

2: someone who refuses to conform to established standards of

conduct [syn: {recusant}] [ant: {conformist}]