dissident

/'disidənt/
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dissident

A dissident writer publishes his work in a small, independent newspaper.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Disagreeing, especially with a majority: Describes a person or opinion that openly disagrees with or opposes an official policy, established belief, or majority view.
    • Characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards: Describes actions, writings, or ideas that challenge orthodox or officially sanctioned doctrines.

  2. Noun:

    • A person who dissents from some established policy: An individual who publicly expresses disagreement with and opposition to the government, a political party, or a prevailing ideology.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • The journalist wrote a dissident article criticizing the new law.
    • He was known for his dissident views within the political party.

  • Noun:

    • The political dissident was arrested for speaking against the regime.
    • Several dissidents were exiled for their opposition to the state's policies.
Advanced Usage

  • "Dissident movement": A collective group or organized effort of people who oppose a government or system.

    • The dissident movement gained momentum after the controversial election.

  • "Dissident voice": An individual or opinion that expresses opposition or disagreement.

    • Her blog served as a rare dissident voice in a tightly controlled media environment.
Variants and Related Words

  • Dissidence (n): The act or state of disagreeing or dissenting.

    • The government tried to suppress all signs of dissidence.

  • Dissenting (adj): Holding or expressing opinions that are at variance with those commonly or officially held. (This is a close synonym but is often used in broader, less politically charged contexts, such as in courts or general discussions.)

Synonyms
  • Adjective: Dissenting, nonconformist, heterodox, rebellious.
  • Noun: Protester, objector, rebel, nonconformist, maverick.
Related Phrases

  • Political dissident: Specifically refers to a person who opposes the political system or government in power.

    • The political dissident spent years in prison.

  • Religious dissident: Refers to a person who opposes or separates from the doctrines of an established church.

    • The religious dissident formed a new congregation based on different beliefs.
dissident

A dissident writer publishes his work in a small, independent newspaper.

Adjective
  1. disagreeing, especially with a majority
  2. characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
Noun
  1. a person who dissents from some established policy

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