Meaning & Definition of Dissident in English
English⟶
Dissident
/dɪsədənt/
noun
1. A person who dissents from some established policy
synonym:
- dissenter,
- dissident,
- protester,
- objector,
- contestant
adjective
1. Characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
synonym:
- dissident,
- heretical,
- heterodox
2. Disagreeing, especially with a majority
synonym:
- dissentient,
- dissenting(a),
- dissident