dissident
/ˈdɪsɪdənt/
Group 18Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (noun)
- A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state GRE
Example in Context
The dissident's memoir, smuggled out of prison on scraps of paper, became an international bestseller and a symbol of resistance.
Synonyms
rebelprotesterdissenter
Etymology
Sitting apart from the majority in disagreement.
- dis- (Latin) — apart
- sedere (Latin) — to sit
Memory Aid
🪑Sounds like “this sit and”
When I say 'THIS SIT AND' not agree, I'm a DISSIDENT at the table of dissent!
Visual Association
✊A lone figure standing defiantly at a protest, surrounded by a crowd that disagrees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “dissident” mean on the GRE?
dissident (noun) means “A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state”. The dissident's memoir, smuggled out of prison on scraps of paper, became an international bestseller and a symbol of resistance.
How to remember “dissident” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “dissident” sounds like “this sit and”. When I say 'THIS SIT AND' not agree, I'm a DISSIDENT at the table of dissent!
What are synonyms for “dissident”?
Common synonyms: rebel, protester, dissenter.