dissident

UK
/ˈdɪsɪdənt/
US
/ˈdɪsɪdənt/

Translations

dissidentnoun
dissidents
pl
UK
/ˈdɪsɪdənt/
US
/ˈdɪsɪdənt/
The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government.
Диссидент был арестован за выступление против правительства.
dissidentadjective
more dissident
Comp.
most dissident
Super.
UK
/ˈdɪsɪdənt/
US
/ˈdɪsɪdənt/
The dissident group was known for its opposition to the government.
Диссидентская группа была известна своим противостоянием правительству.

Definitions

dissidentnoun
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
The government arrested the dissident for speaking out against its policies.
dissidentadjective
In opposition to official policy or authority.
The dissident voices in the meeting were quickly silenced by the chairperson.