nonconformity
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/ˌnɑːnkənˈfɔːrməti/
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/ˌnɒnkənˈfɔːməti/
When someone doesn't follow the usual rules or ways of thinking and behaving.
His nonconformity made him stand out among his peers.
The beliefs and practices of churches that are not part of the main state church.
The history of nonconformity in the area is well documented.