dissident
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/ˈdɪsɪdənt/
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/ˈdɪsɪdənt/
a person who openly disagrees with and criticizes their government, especially when it is risky to do so
The dissident spoke out against the government's policies.
openly disagreeing with and criticizing the government, especially when it is risky to do so
The government tried to silence dissident voices.