dissenter

noun

dis·​sent·​er di-ˈsen-tər How to pronounce dissenter (audio)
1
: one that dissents
2
capitalized : an English Nonconformist

Examples of dissenter in a Sentence

a society that prized conformity very highly and treated dissenters of any kind very harshly
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May my dissenters someday be willing to log off social media, cross the threshold, shake my hand, and sit down for an actual conversation. Julie Gonzales, Denver Post, 16 June 2025 Immigrants and dissenters must not be used as pawns in the game of politics. Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025 The agreement was approved 4-1 with Commissioner Anthony Sabatini as the sole dissenter. James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2025 Early last month, Johnson, who has cast three rare tie-breaker votes and come close to issuing the first veto in decades, likened dealing with dissenters to being at a Thanksgiving dinner, where there is sometimes disagreement on what to make. Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for dissenter

Word History

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of dissenter was in 1639

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“Dissenter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissenter. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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dissenter

noun
dis·​sent·​er dis-ˈent-ər How to pronounce dissenter (audio)
1
: one that dissents
2
capitalized : an English Protestant who is not in agreement with the rules or beliefs of the Church of England

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