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dissident

/ˈdɪsɪdənt/

Meanings
noun
A person who formally opposes the current political structure, the political group in power, the policies of the political group in power, or current laws.

Examples :

"Because she publicly criticized the new school rules, Maria was labeled a dissident by some of the teachers. "
politics government law society person

Related Words

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dissenting verb

/dɪˈsɛntɪŋ/

To disagree; to withhold assent. Construed with from (or, formerly, to).

"My sister dissented from the family's decision to buy a new car. "

Illustration discordant

discordant adjective

/dɪsˈkɔːdənt/

Not in harmony or accord

"The child's loud, off-key singing was discordant with the rest of the choir's performance. "

Illustration classroom

classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

Illustration government

government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

Illustration criticized

criticized verb

/ˈkrɪtɪsaɪzd/ /ˈkrɪtɪˌsaɪzd/

To find fault (with something).

"The teacher criticized my essay because it had too many spelling mistakes. "

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structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

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separates noun

/ˈsɛpəˌreɪts/ /ˈsɛpəˌɹeɪts/ /sɛpəˌreɪts/ /sɛpəˌɹeɪts/

(usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.

"She likes to buy separates because she can mix and match them to create many different outfits. "

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established verb

/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/

To make stable or firm; to confirm.

"The company established a new policy to improve employee safety. "

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management noun

/ˈmænədʒmənt/

Administration; the use of limited resources combined with forecasting, planning, leadership and execution skills to achieve predetermined specific goals.

"The school's management team used careful planning and budgeting to ensure enough resources for all students' needs. "

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disagrees verb

/ˌdɪsəˈɡriz/ /ˌdɪzəˈɡriz/

To fail to agree; to have a different opinion or belief.

"Bob says cats are friendlier than dogs, but I disagree."

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disagreement noun

/dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt/

An argument or debate.

"They had a bit of a disagreement about what color to paint the bedroom, but they have reached a compromise."

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political noun

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

A political agent or officer.

"The school's political represented the students' concerns to the principal. "