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- [dis-i-duh nt]
- /ˈdɪs ɪ dənt/
- /ˈdɪs.ɪ.dənt/
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- [dis-i-duh nt]
- /ˈdɪs ɪ dənt/
Definitions of dissidents word
- noun dissidents a person who dissents. 1
- adjective dissidents disagreeing or dissenting, as in opinion or attitude: a ban on dissident magazines. 1
- noun dissidents Plural form of dissident. 1
- noun dissidents plural of dissident. 0
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Origin of dissidents
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin dissident- (stem of dissidēns, present participle of dissidēre to sit apart), equivalent to dis- dis-1 + -sid- (combining form of sed- repair1) + -ent- -ent
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Parts of speech for Dissidents
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adjective
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dissidents popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dissidents
adjective dissidents
- nonconformists — a person who refuses to conform, as to established customs, attitudes, or ideas.
noun dissidents
- dissenters — Plural form of dissenter.
- agitators — a person who stirs up others in order to upset the status quo and further a political, social, or other cause: The boss said he would fire any union agitators.
Antonyms for dissidents
adjective dissidents
- conformists — Plural form of conformist.
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