DISSENTIENT


Meaning of DISSENTIENT in English

[ dɪ'sɛnʃɪənt , -ʃ(ə)nt ]

■ adjective in opposition to a majority or official opinion.

■ noun a ~ person.

Origin

C17: from L. ~- , dissentire 'differ in opinion'.

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