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dissident
[ dis-i-duhnt ]
adjective
- disagreeing or dissenting, as in opinion or attitude:
a ban on dissident magazines.
dissident
/ ˈɪɪəԳ /
adjective
- disagreeing; dissenting
noun
- a person who disagrees, esp one who disagrees with the government
Derived Forms
- ˈ徱Գٱ, adverb
- ˈ徱Գ, noun
Other Word Forms
- 徱s·Գ· adverb
- t·徱s·Գ noun adjective
- ԴDz·徱s·Գ adjective noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of dissident1
Word History and Origins
Origin of dissident1
Example Sentences
Police in riot gear were using the area as a vantage point to monitor a dissident republican parade - led by around 50 people in paramilitary-style uniforms - from Creggan to the Bogside.
In the past, the police have linked the party to dissident republican group the New IRA.
Argentina’s military took power in a right-wing coup and launched a “dirty war” against dissidents, killing and “disappearing” thousands of victims.
Last year he won a second term by a landslide, after jailing dissidents and potential rivals.
He could violate other constitutional laws and court orders and “literally lock up anybody, any dissident,” without fear of repercussions.
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