nonconformism

Definitions of nonconformism
  1. noun
    the practice of nonconformity
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    type of:
    pattern, practice
    a customary way of operation or behavior
  2. noun
    a lack of orthodoxy in thoughts or beliefs
    synonyms: nonconformance, nonconformity
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    antonyms:
    conformism
    orthodoxy in thoughts and belief
    type of:
    heresy, heterodoxy, unorthodoxy
    any opinions or doctrines that are different from the official or approved ones
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