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Definition of resister

resister

/rɪˈzɪs.tɚ/
re · sis · ter
Adverb:resistingly
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Plural:resisters
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Adjective:resistant
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resister Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who actively opposes, withstands, or refuses to comply with an authority, policy, law, or situation.

Example

"The historian interviewed a former tax resister who had protested government spending during the 1970s."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'resister' with 'resistor'; 'resister' refers to a person who opposes authority, a policy, or an action (such as a draft resister), whereas 'resistor' refers to an electrical component that limits current flow.

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• Nearby Words

resistance
resistant
resistantly
resister
resistible
resistive
resistor

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