Dissenter (noun)

A person who disagrees with a prevailing idea or opinion.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin dissentire, from dis- 'apart' + sentire 'feel, think' (from sensus 'feeling, sense').

Examples:

1. The dissenter was shunned by the rest of the community for his unpopular beliefs.
2. The dissenter was arrested for speaking out against the government.
3. The dissenter was an important voice in the debate, offering a different perspective.
4. The dissenter was respected for standing up for what she believed in, despite the consequences.
5. The dissenter was a minority in the group, but he still made his opinions heard.