CEFR B2

dissenter

noun

Meaning

A person who disagrees with an established belief, opinion, or policy, especially within a group or organization.

Examples

As a dissenter, she often challenged the company's decisions in meetings.
The historian studied the writings of religious dissenters from the 17th century.

Synonyms: objector, nonconformist, heretic, maverick

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dissenter (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsɛntər/

Definition

A person who disagrees with an established belief, opinion, or policy, especially within a group or organization.

Examples

As a dissenter, she often challenged the company's decisions in meetings.
The historian studied the writings of religious dissenters from the 17th century.
He was known as a political dissenter for his public criticism of the government.

How to Use dissenter

dissenter from (prepositional phrase): Someone who disagrees with a particular group, church, or set of ideas. — "He was a dissenter from the established church, advocating for reform."

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