English / word
dissident
noun B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
A person who actively opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
In context
01
Political dissidents gathered peacefully to demand free and fair elections.
02
The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government.
Synonyms
rebel,opponent,dissenter
Antonyms
supporter,conformist,loyalist
Collocations
political dissident,prominent dissident,outspoken dissident