CEFR B2

dissidents

noun

Meaning

A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state, and is often punished for it.

Examples

The government cracked down on political dissidents, arresting many.
She was known as a dissident writer, publishing her work abroad.

Synonyms: objector, protester, rebel, nonconformist

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dissidents (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

Definition

A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state, and is often punished for it.

Examples

The government cracked down on political dissidents, arresting many.
She was known as a dissident writer, publishing her work abroad.

How to Use dissidents

dissident from (prepositional phrase): Someone who opposes a particular system or belief, originating from or associated with it. — "He was a dissident from the ruling party, forming his own faction."

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