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Dissident
01
someone who declares opposition to the government of one's country, knowing there is punishment for doing so
dissident
01
disagreeing with official policies or popular beliefs, particularly where there is punishment for this action
02
characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
Example
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.
