dissenters

Definitions

People who express opinions that are at odds with those of an officially or commonly held position.

Individuals who refuse to conform to the doctrines or authority of an established church.

Examples

The committee listened patiently to the dissenters before finalizing their decision.

Despite the overwhelming support for the new policy, a few vocal dissenters refused to back down.

Synonyms

protesters nonconformists rebels heretics objectors dissidents agitators

Antonyms

conformists supporters loyalists adherents followers believers conformers