dissident group

Definitions

An organized body of individuals who actively oppose or challenge the established political, social, or religious authority.

A faction that separates from a larger organization or state due to fundamental disagreements with its policies or ideology.

Examples

The government launched a crackdown on the dissident group operating within the capital.

A small dissident group broke away from the main political party to form their own movement.

International observers expressed concern over the harsh treatment of the dissident group by local authorities.

Synonyms

rebel faction insurgent group opposition party separatist movement renegade band dissenting faction revolutionary cell

Antonyms

loyalist group ruling party establishment government conformist group allied faction supporting coalition