dissident

Meanings

• noun

  A person who opposes or publicly resists their government, social orders, or political actions.

  - "The dissident spoke out against the government's policies despite the risks."
  - "Many dissidents were arrested during the protests."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dissident
deviant , compliant , contemptant

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Variants

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dissident , dissidents

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'dis' meaning 'apart' and 'sidere' meaning 'sit', originally meaning 'one who sits apart'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dissident' was first used in the 16th century.

2. The Soviet Union's 'Dissident Movement' was active from the late 1950s to the late 1980s.

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Related Concepts

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1. defector: A person who switches sides or allegiances, often in a political or military context.

2. rebel: A person who rises in opposition to authority or established order.

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Culture

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The term 'dissident' has been used extensively in literature and history, particularly in the context of political resistance and human rights. Notable examples include the Soviet dissidents of the 20th century, who opposed the Soviet Union's totalitarian regime.

How to Memorize "dissident"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing alone, opposing a large crowd or government. Visualize the courage and determination it takes to be a dissident.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dissident' with the idea of standing up for what you believe in, even if it goes against the status quo.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Dis-sidere', meaning 'to sit apart'.

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