dissenter

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que discorda ou expressa oposição, especialmente em relação a uma autoridade estabelecida, a uma opinião majoritária ou a uma doutrina religiosa.

A noun referring to a person who disagrees or expresses opposition, especially with an established authority, opinion, or religious doctrine.

1. C1formal

   A person who disagrees with or opposes an official or widely accepted opinion, policy, or belief.

   Dissidente

   • The dissenter argued against the new law in parliament.
   • Despite the majority vote, one dissenter voiced strong objections.
   • Historically, dissenters have played a key role in social change.

   Sinônimosdissidentfreethinkerhereticnonconformistobjectorprotesterrebelskeptic

   Antônimosassenterconformistsupporter

2. Religious nonconformistC2formalbritish

   A person who refuses to conform to the established church or religious doctrine.

   Dissidente religioso

   • In the 17th century, many dissenters fled to America for religious freedom.
   • The dissenter was persecuted for his refusal to attend the state church.
   • Quakers were among the most prominent dissenters in English history.

   Sinônimosnonconformistrecusantschismaticsectariansectaryseparatist

   Antônimosconformistorthodox