dissident

/dˈɪsɪdənt/

/ˈdɪsədənt/

Dissident

someone who declares opposition to the government of one's country, knowing there is punishment for doing so

synonyms : contestant

dissident

disagreeing with official policies or popular beliefs, particularly where there is punishment for this action

characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards

synonyms : heretical

Examples

1. The dissident members of the party finally came to heel after the president's speech.

2. Dissidents are patriots.

3. The dissident then addressed his followers.

4. The dissident then addressed his followers.