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dissidence

/dɪˈsɪdəns/ noun · British & US
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What does dissidence mean?

noun

The act of resisting or refusing to comply with an authority or established institution. Dissidence can also refer to a feeling of discontent or opposition to a particular idea or system.

Example

"The artist's dissidence against the government's censorship sparked a national debate."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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