Synonym of nonconformity (sense 2). / (often capitalized, English church history) The situation or tenets of A Protestant in England who was not a member of the Church of England.

plural of nonconformism

Refusal to conform to the doctrine, discipline, or practice of a state religion, especially refusal by other Protestants to conform to the doctrine or discipline of the Church of England; the principles or practice of nonconformists; nonconformists as a class.

That does not conform, for example to cultural norms, official regulations, or the rules of an established church.

plural of nonconformity

plural of nonconformer

One who does not conform to expected norms and standards; a nonconformist.

(mathematics) In a nonconformal manner

Not conformal.

plural of nonconformance