Defector
Defector noun - A person who abandons a cause or organization usually without right.
Nonconformist and defector are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nonconformist" instead a noun "Defector".
Nonconformist
Nonconformist noun - A person who believes, teaches, or advocates something opposed to accepted beliefs.
Usage example: a nonconformist who was excommunicated from her church for her teachings
Defector and nonconformist are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defector" instead a noun "Nonconformist".
Nearby Word: nonconformity
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- renegade and defector
- renegade and nonconformist
- dissident and defector
- dissident and nonconformist
- rebel and defector
- rebel and nonconformist
- apostate and defector
- apostate and nonconformist
- insurgent and defector
- insurgent and nonconformist
- dissenter and defector
- dissenter and nonconformist
- heretic and defector
- heretic and nonconformist
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