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não-conformista

[nɐ̃w kõfɔɾ'mistɐ]
noun/adjectivemasculine/femininepl: não-conformistas
nonconformist
1. A person who does not conform to established social norms, conventions, or rules
He is a nonconformist who refuses to follow traditional dress codes.
Ele é um não-conformista que se recusa a seguir códigos de vestuário tradicionais.
2. Adjective: characterized by or expressing nonconformity
Her non-conformist attitude challenged the status quo.
Sua atitude não-conformista desafiou o status quo.
3. Historical: a Protestant who did not conform to the Church of England
The Puritan nonconformists faced persecution in 17th century England.
Os puritanos não-conformistas enfrentaram perseguição na Inglaterra do século XVII.
NYC Slang
rebel, rule-breaker, free spirit
Synonyms
rebeldedissidenteinconformistaiconoclastamarginal
Antonyms
conformistaconvencionalortodoxotradicional

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
não-conformista
Standard usage
Portugal
não-conformista
Standard usage
Brazil
inconformista
Alternative form, less common

Related Idioms & Phrases

marchar ao som do próprio tambor (to march to the beat of one's own drum)
ir contra a corrente (to go against the grain)
questionar o status quo (to question the status quo)
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