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Dissident

Noun

A person who opposes official policy or holds different opinions, especially in a political context.

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In a political context:

Example sentence: The dissident was arrested for speaking out against the government.

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In a social context:

Example sentence: The artist was considered a dissident for challenging traditional norms.

Adjective

Describing someone or something that actively disagrees with or opposes prevailing opinions or policies.

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In a political context:

Example sentence: The dissident group organized protests against the new law.

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In a cultural context:

Example sentence: The dissident filmmaker created thought-provoking movies that challenged mainstream cinema.

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