dissenter

American  

[dih-sen-ter] / dɪˈsɛn tər /

noun

1. a person who dissents, as from an established church, political party, or majority opinion.

2. (sometimes initial capital letter)  an English Protestant who dissents from the Church of England.

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Dissenter British  

/ dɪˈsɛntə /

noun

1. Christianity a Nonconformist or a person who refuses to conform to the established church

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Etymology

Origin of dissenter

First recorded in 1630–40; dissent + -er ¹

Example Sentences

However, the party said it was proud that Tchiroma Bakary could find "safe sanctuary" in The Gambia, adding that it was fully aware of how "despotism operates and how dissenters are treated".

From BBC

The mood around England was positive, so the dissenters stayed quiet.

From BBC

Its leaders used cult-like tactics such as “love-bombing” and social ostracism to push people beyond their comfort zones, and to isolate and punish dissenters.

From Los Angeles Times

Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Samuel Alito are the other dissenters who are on the court today.

From Los Angeles Times

He was the lone dissenter who preferred no rate cut given the residual strength of the economy.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• protester
• skeptic