Dissident (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards.
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Meaning 2
Disagreeing, especially with a majority.
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Examples
- The dissident artist refused to compromise her vision to appeal to a wider audience.
- In the conservative town, she was seen as a dissident voice, constantly questioning traditional values.
- As a dissident politician, he faced intense scrutiny for his outspoken views on the war.
- The dissident opinions expressed in the underground publication were considered radical by the authorities.
- Despite being a dissident thinker, her groundbreaking research was eventually recognized and celebrated worldwide.