dissident
/ˈdɪsɪdənt/
dis · si · dent
ˈdɪs · ɪ · dənt
English Definition
n. a person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state
Significado en Español
disidente
한국어 뜻
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Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người bất đồng chính kiến
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dis(opposite) + sid(sit) + -ent(person) → a person who opposes sitting down → Dissident
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the authoritarian regime, anyone labeled as a dissident would face severe consequences. Which word below is closest in meaning to “dissident”?
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A
supporter
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B
protester
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C
advocate
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D
bystander
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B — protester.
“dissident” means n. a person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state
Common questions about “dissident”
What does “dissident” mean?
dissident — n. a person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state. In Chinese: 异议人士，持不同政见者.
How do you pronounce “dissident”?
dissident is pronounced /ˈdɪsɪdənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: dis · si · dent.
Is “dissident” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. dissident appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “dissident”?
dis(opposite) + sid(sit) + -ent(person) → a person who opposes sitting down → Dissident
