nonconformist

🇬🇧 UK/'nɔnkәn'fɔmist/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A person who does not follow accepted customs or standards; a Protestant dissenter from the Church of England.

不墨守成规的人;不信奉英国国教者

adj.

Not conforming to established customs, beliefs, or practices.

不墨守成规的;不信奉国教的

🧩 Root Breakdown

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Common Collocations

  • 1.artistic nonconformist艺术非主流派
  • 2.religious nonconformist宗教异端
  • 3.social nonconformist社会非主流派

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The artistic nonconformist challenged traditional painting techniques.

  • 2.

    He was a religious nonconformist who disagreed with established doctrine.

  • 3.

    As a social nonconformist, she rejected mainstream fashion.

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