1. not following or conforming to tradition; different from what is usual or expected

Examples

• She chose a nontraditional wedding dress in bright blue.
• The company uses nontraditional hiring methods to find talent.
• Many nontraditional students return to college later in life.
• The artist’s nontraditional approach challenged viewers’ expectations.
• Nontraditional families come in many different forms.
• The restaurant serves nontraditional pizza with unusual toppings.
• He took a nontraditional path to becoming a doctor.