dissident
|dis/si/dent|
/ˈdɪsɪdənt/
opposing authority
Etymology
'dissident' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'dissidentem,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'sedere' meant 'to sit.'
'dissidentem' transformed into the French word 'dissident,' and eventually became the modern English word 'dissident' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'sitting apart,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'opposing official policy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
The government arrested several dissidents for their protests.
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Adjective 1
in opposition to official policy.
The dissident voices were silenced by the regime.
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Last updated: 2025/03/06 04:05