Word: nonconformist
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: non
con
form
ist
Definition: A member of a church separated from the Church of England; a Protestant dissenter.
Morphemes:
Affix: non-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used in the sense of no or none to show lack of or failure to perform; or in the sense of not to negate the meaning of the word to which it is prefixed.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nōn
Language: ML.
Decoded: non
Meaning: not
Affix: conform
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To make similar in form or nature; to make suitable for a purpose; to adapt.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: conformāre
Language: la
Decoded: conformare
Meaning: to mould, to shape after
Affix: -ist
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: one who subscribes to a particular theological doctrine or religious denomination;
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ίζω
Language: grc
Decoded: -izo
Meaning: -ize, -ise
Affix: -τής
Language: grc
Decoded: -tes
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: With -ύζω verbs.