Meaning of the word dissident in English

What does dissident mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dissident

US /ˈdɪs.ə.dənt/
UK /ˈdɪs.ə.dənt/
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Noun

1.

a person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.

Example:
The government arrested several dissidents for protesting.
She became a prominent dissident against the regime.

Adjective

1.

in opposition to official policy.

Example:
He held dissident views on the party's economic reforms.
The group published a dissident newspaper.
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