dissident
4 synonyms for dissident, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who openly opposes a government or political system they live under.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use dissident
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
political dissident
jailed dissident
dissident group
Etymology
From Latin dissidens, "sitting apart, disagreeing," from dis- + sedere ("to sit").
Full origin of dissident →Frequently asked questions
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.
