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Dissident
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someone who declares opposition to the government of one's country, knowing there is punishment for doing so
dissident
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dissident
disagreeing with official policies or popular beliefs, particularly where there is punishment for this action
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dissident
characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
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The dissident's writings challenged the government's control and sparked controversy.
He was known as a prominent dissident who advocated for democratic reforms.
In authoritarian regimes, dissidents often have to operate underground or in exile to avoid arrest for their dissenting activities.
Andrei Sakharov was a prominent Soviet physicist who became a dissident due to his campaigns for political and civil rights.
The oppressive regime regularly deport dissidents to remote regions of the country as a form of punishment.
