DISSIDENT

Dissident

A dissident, broadly defined, is a person who actively challenges an established doctrine, policy, or institution. When dissidents unite for a common cause they often effect a dissident movement.

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dissident

Noun

  1. 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.
  2. One who disagrees or dissents; one who separates from the established religion.

Adjective

  1. In a manner that disagrees; dissenting; discordant; different.


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