Dissident
(noun)
- A person who opposes the official policy, ideology, or government of their country, especially a communist country.
- A person who disagrees with the established beliefs or practices of a group or organization.
Origin:
Mid 17th century: from latin dissident- "differing", from the verb dissidentare, from dis- (expressing negation) + sidentare "to be of the same mind".
Examples:
- He was arrested for being a dissident against the government.
- The dissident group was advocating for democratic reforms.
- She was a dissident voice in the party.
- The dissident movement was suppressed by the government.
- The dissident was exiled for his political views.