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nonorthodox

nonorthodox

8.2
A person who does not follow usual ideas or ways
  • noun
  • /nɒnˈɔrθədɒks/
translation icon : no ortodoxo
  • He identifies as a nonorthodox, advocating for new interpretations of ancient texts.

Examples

  • The nonorthodox in our community often challenge traditional ways of thinking.

  • What grants the nonorthodox self the capacity to fulfill its Jewish law autonomously?

    Academic text (1993)

  • Many nonorthodox individuals are passionate about exploring alternative practices.

Synonyms

ambonoclast
vsnonorthodox
9.9

A person who questions or opposes long-held beliefs and traditions

holds different beliefs or practices without actively opposing tradition
Nonconformist
vsnonorthodox
  • UK
8.8

A person in England who belongs to a Christian church not the Church of England

refers more broadly to differing beliefs or practices beyond specific church membership

Antonyms

orthodox
30 5.9

Following traditional beliefs and practices, especially in religion

How Orthodox

nonorthodox
8.2
dissenter
22 7.2
heretic
  • Formal
19 8.8

Surface Forms

nonorthodox singular
nonorthodoxes plural

Morphology

nonorthodox = orthodox (transparent) = non + orthodox

The meaning is directly built from 'orthodox' with the negating prefix 'non-'.

Etymology

Nonorthodox as a noun comes from non- 'not' and orthodox 'following the usual belief', so it names a person who does not follow the common or traditional views. A nonorthodox is someone with different or unusual ideas.