nonconformist — a person who does not conform to prevailing ideas or practices in their behavior or views
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who does not conform to prevailing ideas or practices in their behavior or views
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌnɑnkənˈfɔrmɪst/
Korean meaning: 관습이나 일반적인 생각에 따르지 않는 사람, 비순응주의자
Korean pronunciation: 논컨**포**미스트
Example Sentences
- The school's dress code couldn't contain this nonconformist who showed up in a rainbow tutu.
- Steve Jobs was known as a nonconformist who revolutionized the tech industry.
- Her nonconformist approach to cooking involved putting pineapple on everything, even ice cream.
nonconformist
NOUN//ˌnɑnkənˈfɔrmɪst//
a person who does not conform to prevailing ideas or practices in their behavior or views
A nonconformist employee stands out in bright casual clothes among suited colleagues
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Origin
From English 'non-' (not) + 'conform' (to comply with rules or standards) + '-ist' (person who practices). Originally used in 17th-century England to describe religious groups who refused to follow the practices of the established Church of England.
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“The school's dress code couldn't contain this nonconformist who showed up in a rainbow tutu.”
“Steve Jobs was known as a nonconformist who revolutionized the tech industry.”
“Her nonconformist approach to cooking involved putting pineapple on everything, even ice cream.”
“The nonconformist refused to follow social media trends and still uses a flip phone.”
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