dissenter

[dih-sen-ter]

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.

Dissenter

/ dɪˈsɛntə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dissenter¹

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

Example Sentences

In the lead-up to the Iraq War in 2003, dissenters were warned to be careful of what they said, lest they risk being seen as terrorist sympathizers.

From Salon

Hitler and Stalin enforced rigid ideological conformity and unleashed ruthless violence against dissenters.

From Salon

Authorities have jailed dissenters and broken up coup attempts.

From Los Angeles Times

The amendments process is wrapping up and Republican Senate leadership are conversing and negotiating with their dissenters to get the necessary number of votes.

From BBC

The only dissenter on the CDC vaccine panel, Dr. Cody Meissner of Tufts Children’s Hospital, called the move unjustified.

From Salon

Related Words

• protester www.thesaurus.com
• skeptic