dissenter

noun

dis·​sent·​er di-ˈsen-tər How to pronounce dissenter (audio)
1
: one that dissents
2
capitalized : an English Nonconformist

Examples of dissenter in a Sentence

a society that prized conformity very highly and treated dissenters of any kind very harshly
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In 2013, Hecht was sworn in as chief justice by then-U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, another great dissenter whose views later became the majority. Eleanor Klibanoff, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Dec. 2024 Andrew Ferguson, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to replace Khan as FTC chair, was the sole dissenter. Samantha Delouya, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024 Both the majority and the dissenters advance plausible arguments regarding the legality of Southern’s pricing practices under the RPA. Alden Abbott, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 Before the vote, residents' comments were almost entirely favorable, with the rare dissenter sounding half-baked, seemingly giving blame to Warshay for invasive weeds in her yard. Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dissenter 

Word History

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of dissenter was in 1639

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“Dissenter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissenter. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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dissenter

noun
dis·​sent·​er dis-ˈent-ər How to pronounce dissenter (audio)
1
: one that dissents
2
capitalized : an English Protestant who is not in agreement with the rules or beliefs of the Church of England

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