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Definition of dissident

dissident

/ˈdɪs.ə.dənt/
dis · si · dent
Adverb:dissidently
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Plural:dissidents
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• noun

1

A person who publicly opposes or challenges official policy, an established government, or an orthodox religious or political institution.

Example

"The prominent political dissident spent years in exile after publishing articles critical of the regime."

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• adjective

1

In opposition to official policy, established doctrine, or a prevailing institution.

Example

"Several dissident lawmakers broke ranks with their party to vote against the proposed legislation."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from Latin dissidēns, the present participle of dissidēre ('to sit apart, disagree'), formed from dis- ('apart') and sedēre ('to sit').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dissident. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dissident
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