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dissenters

 

[ dษชหˆsษ›ntษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political beliefs

People who disagree with the official opinions or actions of a government, political party, or any other group. Dissenters often voice their opposition publicly and may actively work to bring about change.

Synonyms

objector, opponent, rebel

Examples of usage

  • The government cracked down on dissenters who protested against the new law.
  • Dissenters were advocating for more transparency in the decision-making process.
Context #2 | Noun

religion

Those who hold beliefs that are different from the majority within a religious group. Dissenters may form their own sects or denominations based on their divergent beliefs.

Synonyms

heretic, nonconformist, schismatic

Examples of usage

  • The dissenters split from the main church to form their own congregation.
  • The dissenters challenged the traditional teachings of the religion.

Translations

Translations of the word "dissenters" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dissidentes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคฐเฅ‹เคงเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abweichler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembangkang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝะฐะบะพะผะธัะปัั‡ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dysydenci

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅๅฏพ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dissidents

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ disidentes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท muhalifler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜๋Œ€์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุนุงุฑุถูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odpadlรญci

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odpadlรญci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผ‚่ฎฎ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ disidenti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ andรณfsmenn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ัั‹ะปั‹า› ะฑั–ะปะดั–ั€ัƒัˆั–ะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฃแƒ™แƒ˜แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ“ แƒ›แƒแƒแƒ–แƒ แƒแƒ•แƒœแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผxaliflษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ disidentes

Etymology

The term 'dissenters' has its origins in the Latin word 'dissenterem', which means 'to differ in sentiment or opinion'. The concept of dissent has been present throughout history, with individuals challenging established norms and beliefs. Dissenters have played a significant role in shaping political, religious, and social movements by questioning authority and advocating for change.

See also: dissenter, dissenting, dissident.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,797, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.