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dissenter

/dɪˈsɛntər/ noun · British & US
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What does dissenter mean?

noun

A person who disagrees with the majority or an official opinion, especially in a formal or organized way. A person who dissents from a particular view or practice.

Example

"The dissenter in the council meeting argued that the new policy would have unintended consequences."

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