dissident
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Noun — A person who openly opposes a government or political system they live under.
How to use dissident
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin dissidens, "sitting apart, disagreeing," from dis- + sedere ("to sit").
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What does “dissident” mean?
The word “dissident” means a person who openly opposes a government or political system they live under. In plain terms, someone who speaks out or acts against the government or authority in power.
How do you pronounce “dissident”?
“Dissident” is pronounced DIH-sih-duhnt (/ˈdɪsɪdənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “dissident” in a sentence?
Here is “dissident” used in a sentence: “The dissident spent years in exile after criticizing the regime.”
What part of speech is “dissident”?
“Dissident” is a noun.
Where does the word “dissident” come from?
The word “dissident” comes from Latin. From Latin dissidens, "sitting apart, disagreeing," from dis- + sedere ("to sit").
Is “dissident” a common word?
“Dissident” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.