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nonconformity
Nonconformity (noun) means a refusal to follow the teachings and practices of an established state church, particularly by Protestants who reject the Church of England, or the outlook and members of that movement as a whole.
noun
1
A refusal to follow the teachings and practices of an established state church, particularly by Protestants who reject the Church of England, or the outlook and members of that movement as a whole.
2
A failure or refusal to follow an accepted practice, standard, rule or law.
3
(geology) A kind of unconformity in which non-sedimentary rock lies within layers of sedimentary rock.
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Etymology
Formed from non- and conformity.
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nonconformism
nonconformance
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What is the meaning of nonconformity?
"nonconformity" (noun) means a refusal to follow the teachings and practices of an established state church, particularly by Protestants who reject the Church of England, or the outlook and members of that movement as a whole.
What is another word for nonconformity?
Other words for "nonconformity" include nonconformism, nonconformance.
What is the opposite of nonconformity?
The opposite of "nonconformity" is conformity.
What are the different meanings of nonconformity?
"nonconformity" has 3 main meanings: 1. A refusal to follow the teachings and practices of an established state church, particularly by Protestants who reject the Church of England, or the outlook and members of that movement as a whole; 2. A failure or refusal to follow an accepted practice, standard, rule or law; 3. (geology) A kind of unconformity in which non-sedimentary rock lies within layers of sedimentary rock.
