Meaning of the word dissenter in English

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dissenter

US /dɪˈsen.t̬ɚ/
UK /dɪˈsen.t̬ɚ/
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Noun

1.

a person who dissents, as from an established church, political party, or majority opinion.

Example:
The lone dissenter in the group voiced his objections to the proposal.
Historically, dissenters often faced persecution for their beliefs.
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