renegade
definition
a person who behaves in a rebellious or unconventional manner
example
The artist was seen as a renegade in the world of traditional painting, challenging norms and setting new trends.
synonyms
rebeloutlawdefector
word origin — derived from the Spanish word 'renegado', which means 'renegade' or 'deserter'; originally from Late Latin 'renegatus', meaning 'to deny' or 'to renounce'.