dissident

US /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

UK /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

B2

adjective

  • Challenging a government's authority; rebelling
  • Disagreeing with established religious or political system, organization, or belief.
  • Opposing official policy.

noun

  • Person challenging a government's authority; rebel
  • A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.