dissenter

noun
UK: /dɪˈsentər/
US: /dɪˈsentər/

  1. A person who disagrees with an official decision or accepted opinion.

    1. He was a dissenter in the group, always questioning decisions.
    2. As a vocal dissenter, she often challenged the company's strategic direction.

  2. Someone who opposes the practices of an established church.

    1. The dissenter left the church due to disagreements.
    2. The dissenter faced social stigma for refusing to conform to religious norms.

Synonyms

rebel nonconformist

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dissenter" in English means: A person who disagrees with an official decision or accepted opinion., Someone who opposes the practices of an established church..

The phonetic transcription of "dissenter" is /dɪˈsentər/ in British English and /dɪˈsentər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dissenter": rebel, nonconformist.

Example usage of "dissenter": "He was a dissenter in the group, always questioning decisions.". More examples on the page.