nonconformist
nounA person who does not follow generally accepted beliefs, customs, or patterns of behavior.
Person departing from convention
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adjectiveUnconventional in lifestyle, especially in an artistic setting.
iconoclast
nounA person who challenges cherished beliefs or established conventions.
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maverick
nounAn independent-minded person who does not follow group conventions.
unconventional
adjectiveDeparting from customary practices or accepted expectations.
unorthodox
adjectiveDeparting from usual or traditionally accepted methods or beliefs.
Departing from accepted methods
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