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Dissentient Definition & Meaning

dissentient
adjective
  1. (of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England
  2. disagreeing, especially with a majority

"Dissentient" in song lyrics

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  • "Paranoid and always flinchin, even your crew talkin dissentient"
    Lone Catalysts — Lone Catalysts

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Frequently asked questions

What does dissentient mean?
(of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England disagreeing, especially with a majority
What part of speech is dissentient?
Dissentient is an adjective.
How many definitions does dissentient have?
Dissentient has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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