Noun: nonconformism ,nón-kun'for,mi-zum
- A lack of orthodoxy in thoughts or beliefs
"Their nonconformism in social norms was seen as rebellious";
- nonconformity, nonconformance
- The practice of nonconformity
"His nonconformism in art led to innovative and controversial works"
Derived forms: nonconformisms
Type of: heresy, heterodoxy, pattern, practice, unorthodoxy
Antonym: conformity
Encyclopedia: Nonconformism