noun

nonconformity

Nonconformity (noun) means a refusal to conform to the doctrine, discipline, or practice of a state religion, especially refusal by other Protestants to conform to the doctrine or discipline of the Church of England; the principles or practice of nonconformists; nonconformists as a class.

noun

A refusal to conform to the doctrine, discipline, or practice of a state religion, especially refusal by other Protestants to conform to the doctrine or discipline of the Church of England; the principles or practice of nonconformists; nonconformists as a class.

A rejection of, or failure to conform to, a practice, standard, rule, or law.

A type of unconformity in which a nonsedimentary rock intrudes in sedimentary layers.

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Etymology

From non- + conformity.

Rhymes for nonconformity

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What is the meaning of nonconformity?

"nonconformity" (noun) means a refusal to conform to the doctrine, discipline, or practice of a state religion, especially refusal by other Protestants to conform to the doctrine or discipline of the Church of England; the principles or practice of nonconformists; nonconformists as a class.

What are the different meanings of nonconformity?

"nonconformity" has 3 main meanings: 1. A refusal to conform to the doctrine, discipline, or practice of a state religion, especially refusal by other Protestants to conform to the doctrine or discipline of the Church of England; the principles or practice of nonconformists; nonconformists as a class; 2. A rejection of, or failure to conform to, a practice, standard, rule, or law; 3. A type of unconformity in which a nonsedimentary rock intrudes in sedimentary layers.