Meaning
dissident
- a person who actively challenges or opposes an established political or religious system
In a sentence
Il dissidente politico ha ottenuto asilo in un paese straniero.
The political dissident was granted asylum in a foreign country.
Molti dissidenti sono stati arrestati durante le proteste pacifiche.
Many dissidents were arrested during the peaceful protests.
La dissidente non ha smesso di criticare le decisioni del governo.
The dissident did not stop criticizing the government's decisions.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| dissidente | singular |
| dissidenti | plural |
Usage notes
- Takes masculine or feminine articles depending on the person: 'il dissidente', 'la dissidente'.
- Also used as an adjective with identical singular form: 'un gruppo dissidente'.