dissident

noun
UK: /ˈdɪs.ɪ.dənt/
US: /ˈdɪs.ə.dənt/

  1. A person who strongly disagrees with and publicly opposes the established political system.

    1. The dissident spoke out against the government.
    2. Political dissidents often face persecution for expressing their views publicly.

  2. Someone who disagrees with the methods, goals, or ideas of a political party or government.

    1. He became a dissident after the new laws passed.
    2. The dissident group organized a protest to challenge the recent policy changes.

Synonyms

rebel nonconformist
dissident adjective

  1. Disagreeing with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief.

    1. He has dissident views on many topics.
    2. The dissident faction within the party challenged the leader's authority.

  2. Characterized by disagreement or opposition to authority or convention.

    1. The dissident voice offered a different perspective.
    2. Her dissident actions were a catalyst for change within the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dissident" in English means: A person who strongly disagrees with and publicly opposes the established political system., Someone who disagrees with the methods, goals, or ideas of a political party or government..

The phonetic transcription of "dissident" is /ˈdɪs.ɪ.dənt/ in British English and /ˈdɪs.ə.dənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dissident": rebel, nonconformist.

Example usage of "dissident": "The dissident spoke out against the government.". More examples on the page.