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Dissident Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Dissident" is mainly used as noun meaning "dissident", "dissenter" or "dissenting". It is also used as adjective.
Essential properties of "Dissident"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Noun
- Gender: masculine
- Singular: der Dissident
- Plural: die Dissidenten
Properties as Adjective
Regular
Meanings of "Dissident" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "Someone who opposes official policies, often in an authoritarian state"
"Dissident", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.
- Definition: "Person who opposes official policies, especially in an authoritarian regime."
- Translation(s): dissident, dissenter
- Synonym(s): Abweichler, Regimekritiker
- Antonym(s): Anhänger, Befürworter
- Related word(s): Opposition, Widerstand
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Dissident wurde wegen seiner Kritik am Regime verhaftet.
- Viele Dissidenten kämpfen für die Meinungsfreiheit.
- Ein bekannter Dissident erhielt Asyl im Ausland.
2.) "Opposing established norms or policies"
"Dissident", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "That opposes established norms or policies."
- Translation(s): dissident, dissenting, opposing
- Synonym(s): abweichend, oppositionell
- Antonym(s): konform, zustimmend
- Related word(s): kritisch, rebellisch
📝 Some usage examples:
- Seine dissidente Haltung brachte ihm viele Feinde ein.
- Die dissidente Meinung wurde nicht toleriert.
- Er äußerte sich dissident über die neuen Gesetze.