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Definition of Dissident
1. Noun. A person who dissents from some established policy.
Exact synonyms: Contestant, Dissenter, Objector, Protester
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Specialized synonyms: Co, Conscientious Objector, Nonconformist, Recusant, Political Dissident, Nimby
Derivative terms: Dissent, Dissent, Object, Protest, Protest
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Specialized synonyms: Co, Conscientious Objector, Nonconformist, Recusant, Political Dissident, Nimby
Derivative terms: Dissent, Dissent, Object, Protest, Protest
2. Adjective. Characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards.
Exact synonyms: Heretical, Heterodox
Similar to: Unorthodox
Derivative terms: Dissidence, Heresy, Heresy
Similar to: Unorthodox
Derivative terms: Dissidence, Heresy, Heresy
3. Adjective. Disagreeing, especially with a majority.
Exact synonyms: Dissentient, Dissenting
Similar to: Negative
Derivative terms: Dissent, Dissent, Dissent, Dissidence
Similar to: Negative
Derivative terms: Dissent, Dissent, Dissent, Dissidence
Definition of Dissident
1. a. No agreeing; dissenting; discordant; different.
2. n. One who disagrees or dissents; one who separates from the established religion.
Definition of Dissident
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Medical Definition of Dissident
1. One who disagrees or dissents; one who separates from the established religion. "The dissident, habituated and taught to think of his dissidenc as a laudable and necessary opposition to ecclesiastical usurpation." (I. Taylor) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)