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dissenter

[dɪˈsɛntər]

dissenter Definition

a person who disagrees or dissents, especially from an established religious dogma or political party.

Using dissenter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dissenter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dissenter was expelled from the church for his beliefs.

  • Example

    The government imprisoned dissenters who spoke out against their policies.

  • Example

    The dissenter refused to conform to the party's ideology.

dissenter Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dissenter

Phrases with dissenter

  • a person who disagrees with or opposes the official teachings of a particular religion

    Example

    The Puritans were religious dissenters who fled England for America.

  • a person who opposes the policies or actions of a government or political party

    Example

    The political dissenter was arrested for speaking out against the regime.

  • social dissenter

    a person who disagrees with or challenges the prevailing social norms or values

    Example

    The social dissenter was ostracized by their community for their unconventional lifestyle.

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Summary: dissenter in Brief

A 'dissenter' [dɪˈsɛntər] is a person who disagrees or dissents from established religious dogma or political party. They may be expelled from a church or imprisoned by a government for their beliefs. 'Dissenter' extends into phrases like 'religious dissenter' and 'political dissenter,' denoting opposition to official teachings or policies. Synonyms include 'dissident' and 'nonconformist.'