Meaning Of The Word Deviant

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deviant
adjective: Deviant behaviour or thinking is different from what people normally consider to be acceptable.

deviant in American English
a person whose behavior is deviant
deviating, esp. from what is considered normal in a group or for a society
adjective: deviating or departing from the norm; characterized by deviation
noun: a person or thing that deviates or departs markedly from the accepted norm

deviant in British English
adjective: deviating, as from what is considered acceptable behaviour
noun: a person whose behaviour, esp sexual behaviour, deviates from what is considered to be acceptable

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