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Rebel vs Nonconformist - What's the difference?

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Nonconformist is a synonym of rebel.



As nouns the difference between rebel and nonconformist

is that rebel is a person who resists an established authority, often violently while nonconformist is a member of a church separated from the Church of England; a Protestant dissenter.

As a verb rebel

is to resist or become defiant toward an authority.

As an adjective nonconformist is

not conforming to established customs etc.

rebel

English

(wikipedia rebel)

Etymology 1

From (etyl) rebelle, from (etyl) .

Noun

(en noun)
  • A person who resists an established authority, often violently.
    • Related terms
    * rebellion * rebellious

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) rebeller, from (etyl) . See also (l).

    Verb

    (rebell)
  • To resist or become defiant toward an authority.
    • Synonyms
    * defy
    Antonyms
    * obey * submit

    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