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CO, conscientious objector
one who refuses to serve in the armed forces on grounds of conscience
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nonconformist, recusant
someone who refuses to conform to established standards of conduct
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political dissident
a dissenter from political orthodoxy
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NIMBY
someone who objects to siting something in their own neighborhood but does not object to it being sited elsewhere; an acronym for not in my backyard
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beat, beatnik
a member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior
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bohemian
a nonconformist writer or artist who lives an unconventional life
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enfant terrible
a person whose unconventional behavior embarrasses others
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heretic
a person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field (not merely religion)
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maverick, rebel
someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
