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Nonconformist vs Renegade - What's the difference?

nonconformist | renegade | Related terms |

As nouns the difference between nonconformist and renegade

is that nonconformist is a member of a church separated from the Church of England; a Protestant dissenter while renegade is an outlaw or rebel.

As an adjective nonconformist

is not conforming to established customs etc.

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

    renegade

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An outlaw or rebel.
  • A disloyal person who betrays or deserts a cause, religion, political party, friend, etc.
  • Coordinate terms

    * (disloyal person) apostate, defector, heretic, turncoat