1. a person who publicly disagrees with and criticizes their government

1. disagreeing with or opposing official policy or established beliefs

Examples

• The political dissident was imprisoned for criticizing the regime.
• Several dissidents fled the country to escape persecution.
• She became a prominent dissident voice against government corruption.
• The dissident movement gained international support.
• Dissident groups organized peaceful protests in the capital.
• His dissident views made him unpopular with party leaders.
• The newspaper published dissident opinions despite government pressure.