a person who dissents from some established policy

someone who conforms to established standards of conduct (especially in religious matters)

a lack of orthodoxy in thoughts or beliefs

a member of the beat generation; a nonconformist in dress and behavior

a nonconformist writer or artist who lives an unconventional life

a person whose unconventional behavior embarrasses others

a person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field (not merely religion)

someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action