dissenter

noun

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

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a society that prized conformity very highly and treated dissenters of any kind very harshly
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Three of the 12 members on the Fed's policymaking board voted in favor of a rate hike, marking the largest number of dissenters casting ballots in the same direction since 2016. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 July 2026 Felix Feather, economist at Aberdeen, said the increase in dissenters from two to three shows concerns over inflation risks are now spreading within the committee — raising the likelihood of rate hikes if inflation doesn’t ease further. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 30 July 2026 The plan passed a subcommittee vote in May with no dissenters. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 The room reaches agreement before the loudest dissenter has spoken. — Janet M Harvey, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dissenter

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First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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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