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Dissident
01
someone who declares opposition to the government of one's country, knowing there is punishment for doing so
Examples
Andrei Sakharov was a prominent Soviet physicist who became a dissident due to his campaigns for political and civil rights.
In authoritarian regimes, dissidents often have to operate underground or in exile to avoid arrest for their dissenting activities.
dissident
01
opposing official policy, especially that of an authoritarian government or dominant group
Examples
Dissident voices were silenced by the regime.
The dissident faction within the party refused to support the new leader.
