1. plural of nondevi­ant; people or individuals who do not deviate from established norms, rules, or expected standards of behavior
Usage: formal; chiefly used in sociology and behavioral studies

Examples

• The study compared the attitudes of deviants and nondeviants in the community.
• Sociologists often examine how nondeviants reinforce social norms through their behavior.
• In the survey, nondeviants reported higher levels of satisfaction with existing social structures.
• The research distinguished between nondeviants who passively accepted rules and those who actively promoted them.
• Nondeviants tend to experience fewer conflicts with authority figures.