dissident

UK
/ˈdɪsɪdənt/
US
/ˈdɪsɪdənt/
dissidentnoun
dissidents
pl
UK
/ˈdɪsɪdənt/
US
/ˈdɪsɪdənt/
Translations
The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government.
Диссидент был арестован за выступление против правительства.
Definitions
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
The government arrested the dissident for speaking out against its policies.
dissidentadjective
more dissident
Comp.
most dissident
Super.
UK
/ˈdɪsɪdənt/
US
/ˈdɪsɪdənt/
Translations
The dissident group was known for its opposition to the government.
Диссидентская группа была известна своим противостоянием правительству.
Definitions
In opposition to official policy or authority.
The dissident voices in the meeting were quickly silenced by the chairperson.