dissenter

[dih-sen-ter]

noun

1. a person who dissents, as from an established church, political party, or majority opinion.

2. (sometimes initial capital letter),  an English Protestant who dissents from the Church of England.

Dissenter

/ dɪˈsɛntə /

noun

1. Christianity a Nonconformist or a person who refuses to conform to the established church

Word History and Origins

Origin of Dissenter¹

First recorded in 1630–40; dissent + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The decision was an extraordinary step and wasn’t without its dissenters in New Orleans.

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In the lead-up to the Iraq War in 2003, dissenters were warned to be careful of what they said, lest they risk being seen as terrorist sympathizers.

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They of course enforced rigid ideological conformity and unleashed ruthless violence against dissenters.

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Authorities have jailed dissenters and broken up coup attempts.

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The amendments process is wrapping up and Republican Senate leadership are conversing and negotiating with their dissenters to get the necessary number of votes.

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