What is another word for Nonjuror?

Pronunciation: [nˌɒnd͡ʒjˈʊɹə] (IPA)

Nonjuror was a term used in the Church of England in the 17th and 18th century to describe clergy who refused to take the oaths of allegiance to William III and subsequent monarchs. Today, the term is largely unknown and unused. Synonyms for nonjuror could include nonconformist, dissenter, nonsubscriber, or separatist. These terms describe individuals who do not conform to the established norms or beliefs of a particular group or society. Nonconformist and dissenter suggest disagreement with religious authority, while nonsubscriber and separatist imply a refusal to conform to social or political norms. These synonyms may be useful in historical or literary contexts, but are unlikely to be used in everyday conversation.

Usage examples for Nonjuror

William Law, Nonjuror and Mystic, a Sketch of his Life, Character, and Opinions.
"Roumania Past and Present"
James Samuelson
But, in the middle of the century, High Churchmen of this type would scarcely be found, except in Nonjuror 'conventicles,' and among the oppressed Episcopalians of Scotland.
"The English Church in the Eighteenth Century"
Charles J. Abbey and John H. Overton
It is proposed in this chapter to make Robert Nelson the central figure, and to group around him some of the most distinguished of his Juror and Nonjuror friends.
"The English Church in the Eighteenth Century"
Charles J. Abbey and John H. Overton

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