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nonconformism

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non·con·form·ist   (nŏn'kən-fôr'mĭst)   
n.  
  1. One who does not conform to, or refuses to be bound by, accepted beliefs, customs, or practices.

  2. often Nonconformist A member of a Protestant church not observing the doctrines, usage, or polity of a national or established church, especially the Church of England.

non'con·form'ist adj., non'con·form'ism n.
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