Dissenter: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
dissenter
[ dษชหsษntษr ]
religious
A person who dissents from an established church, political party, or majority opinion.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was a dissenter who refused to conform to the beliefs of the church.
- The dissenter was vocal in his opposition to the government's policies.
legal
A person who refuses to accept the doctrines of an established or orthodox church.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dissenter was persecuted for his religious beliefs.
- She was labeled a dissenter for challenging the traditional views of the community.
Translations
Translations of the word "dissenter" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dissidente
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคธเคเคคเฅเคทเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Dissident
๐ฎ๐ฉ pembangkang
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะธัะธะดะตะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ dysydent
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฐ่ญฐ่ ๏ผใใใใ๏ผ
๐ซ๐ท dissident
๐ช๐ธ disidente
๐น๐ท muhalif
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ์ฒด์ ์ธ์ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฎุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ disident
๐ธ๐ฐ disident
๐จ๐ณ ๅผ่ฎฎ่
๐ธ๐ฎ disident
๐ฎ๐ธ andรณfsmaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะธััะธะดะตะฝั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dissident
๐ฒ๐ฝ disidente
Etymology
The word 'dissenter' originated in the 16th century and comes from the Latin word 'dissenter' meaning 'to differ'. Dissenters have played a significant role in history by challenging established beliefs and advocating for change. They have often faced persecution for their nonconformity, but their actions have contributed to the evolution of societies and the protection of individual rights.
See also: dissenters, dissenting, dissident.