Associations to the word «Dissident»

Wiktionary

DISSIDENT, adjective. In a manner that disagrees; dissenting; discordant; different.
DISSIDENT, noun. A person who formally opposes the current political structure, opposes the political group in power, opposes the policies of the political group in power, or opposes current laws.
DISSIDENT, noun. (ecclesiastical) One who disagrees or dissents; one who separates from the established religion.

Dictionary definition

DISSIDENT, noun. A person who dissents from some established policy.
DISSIDENT, adjective. Characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards.
DISSIDENT, adjective. Disagreeing, especially with a majority.

Wise words

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