nonconformism
/ˌnɑnkənˈfɔrmɪzəm/
noun
- The practice or principle of refusing to follow usual customs, rules, or ways of thinking.
- The artist's nonconformism was reflected in his unusual use of color and shape.
- Her nonconformism led her to start a school with no grades or tests.
- Many teenagers go through a phase of nonconformism as they question authority.
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