DISSIDENT


Meaning of DISSIDENT in English

[ 'dɪsɪd(ə)nt ]

■ noun a person who opposes official policy.

■ adjective in opposition to official policy.

Derivatives

dissidence noun

Origin

C16: from L. ~- , dissidere 'sit apart, disagree'.

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