Pronunciation: /nɒnkənˈfɔːmɪti/
noun
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1 (Nonconformity) Nonconformists as a body, especially Protestants dissenting from the Anglican Church.
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the principles or practice of Nonconformists, especially Protestant dissent.
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2failure or refusal to conform to a prevailing rule or practice: youngsters are rejecting rebellion and nonconformity in favour of becoming ‘model citizens’ language difficulty will be seen in terms of nonconformity to standard ways
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lack of similarity in form or type.