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Anticonformity vs Nonconformity - What's the difference?

anticonformity | nonconformity |

As nouns the difference between anticonformity and nonconformity

is that anticonformity is a form of individualism that is an active rejection of conformity while nonconformity is rejection of or the failure to conform, especially to standards, rules, or laws.

anticonformity

English

Noun

(-)
  • A form of individualism that is an active rejection of conformity

    • Related terms

    * anticonformist

    Synonyms

    * anticonformism

    nonconformity

    English

    Noun

  • rejection of or the failure to conform, especially to standards, rules, or laws
  • (religion) the refusal to adhere to a state religion
  • (geology) A type of unconformity in which a non-sedimentary rock intrudes in sedimentary layers.

    • Related terms

    * nonconformism

    See also

    * alternativism * unconformity * disconformity