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