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Adherent vs Nonconformist - What's the difference?

adherent | nonconformist |

As a verb adherent

is .

As a noun nonconformist is

(christianity) a member of a protestant church which does not observe the doctrines of the established church, especially of the church of england.

adherent

English

Alternative forms

* (archaic)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Adhesive, sticking to something.
    • (Alexander Pope)
  • Having the quality of clinging or sticking fast to something.
  • (botany) Attaching or pressing against a different organ.

    • Related terms

    * adhere * adherence * adhesive * coherent * inherent

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person who has membership in some group, association or religion.

    • Anagrams

    * ----

    nonconformist

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A member of a church separated from the Church of England; a Protestant dissenter.
  • Loosely, a Christian who does not conform to the doctrines of an established church.
  • Someone who does not conform to accepted beliefs, customs or practices.

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not conforming to established customs etc.

    • See also

    * Nonconformist * nonconformity