dissident

Definitions

A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.

Disagreeing with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief.

Examples

The political dissident was finally released from prison after years of advocacy for human rights.

The dissident voice within the committee challenged the board's decision to cut funding for the arts.

Synonyms

rebel dissenter nonconformist protester heretic agitator maverick

Antonyms

conformist loyalist supporter follower traditionalist adherent partisan