nonconformity

Meanings

• noun

  The act of failing to conform to the prevailing opinions, practices, or laws.

• noun

  A person who refuses to conform to a particular dogma, theory, or practice.

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Synonyms

nonconformism

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Variants

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nonconformities , nonconformity , gender nonconforming , gender nonconformity , gender-nonconforming

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Etymology

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Late 15th century. From Old French nonconformité, from nonconformer ‘not conform’, from non- ‘not’ + conformer ‘to form, shape’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nonconformist' was originally used to describe Protestants who did not conform to the Church of England.

2. The 'Nonconformists' played a significant role in the abolition of slavery in the United States and Great Britain.

3. The Nonconformist Ethic, also known as the Protestant Work Ethic, emphasizes the importance of hard work, frugality, and self-discipline.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rebellion: A organized or violent opposition to an authority or government.

2. Individualism: The political and social theory emphasizing the moral worth of the individual and the primacy of individual conscience and freedom.

3. Dissident: A person who opposes or publicly rejects their government or any particular regime, especially one with authoritarian or totalitarian tendencies.

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Culture

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Nonconformity has been a significant theme in literature, art, and music, often representing rebellion, individuality, and social commentary.

How to Memorize "nonconformity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing alone, refusing to conform to a group or society.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'rebel' when trying to remember the meaning of nonconformity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym NON-CONF: Not Ordinarily, Not Following, Norms.

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