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Vocabulary Entry
dissident
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A person who opposes official policy or authority.
Example Sentences
"The dissident spoke out against the government's new laws."
"Many dissidents were imprisoned for their beliefs during the regime."
"The organization provided support for political dissidents in the country."
A
adjective
In opposition to official policy.
Example Sentences
"The dissident movements gained momentum during the protests."
"She was known for her dissident views on environmental policies."
"Dissident voices are often suppressed in authoritarian regimes."