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disidente

dissident

noun dee-see-DEN-teh Rare
People & Society Politics

Usage Note

Disidente functions as both a noun and adjective (una voz disidente, un disidente político). It does not change for gender — el/la disidente. It is used in political and religious contexts for someone who openly opposes the ruling group or doctrine. The verb disidir is rarely used; disentir (to disagree) is preferred.

Examples

"Varios disidentes fueron arrestados esa noche."

Natural Translation

Several dissidents were arrested that night.

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