Dissenter

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsɛntər/

Definitions of dissenter

noun a person who dissents, as from an established church, political party, or majority opinion

Example Sentences

A1 The dissenter disagreed with the majority opinion.

A2 The dissenter voiced their opposition to the new policy.

B1 The dissenter was not afraid to speak out against injustice.

B2 The dissenter's views were often seen as controversial but necessary.

C1 The dissenter's arguments were well-reasoned and thought-provoking.

C2 The dissenter's dissenting opinions challenged the status quo and sparked important debates.

Examples of dissenter in a Sentence

formal The dissenter presented a well-reasoned argument against the proposed policy.

informal The dissenter in the group always has a different opinion than the rest of us.

slang Don't be such a dissenter, just go along with the plan.

figurative In a sea of conformity, she stood out as a dissenter, unafraid to voice her unique perspective.

Grammatical Forms of dissenter

• past tense: dissented
• plural: dissenters
• comparative: more dissenting
• superlative: most dissenting
• present tense: dissent
• future tense: will dissent
• perfect tense: have dissented
• continuous tense: are dissenting
• singular: dissenter
• positive degree: dissenting
• infinitive: to dissent
• gerund: dissenting
• participle: dissenting

Origin and Evolution of dissenter

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dissenter' originated from the Latin word 'dissenter' which means 'to disagree'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe those who disagreed with or opposed the established Church of England, the term 'dissenter' has evolved to encompass anyone who holds differing opinions or beliefs from the majority or official doctrine.