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Dissident Definition & Meaning

dissident
adjective
  1. characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
  2. disagreeing, especially with a majority
noun
  1. a person who dissents from some established policy

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Frequently asked questions

What does dissident mean?
characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards disagreeing, especially with a majority a person who dissents from some established policy
What part of speech is dissident?
Dissident is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does dissident have?
Dissident has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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