dissidence

noun

dis·​si·​dence ˈdi-sə-dən(t)s How to pronounce dissidence (audio)
: dissent, disagreement
political dissidence

Examples of dissidence in a Sentence

political dissidence had plagued the country for years after abstract art became established, its proponents became just as intolerant of dissidence as earlier schools of art had been
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The biographical drama is inspired by the lives of Brazilian activist Eunice Paiva and her politician husband Rubens, who was murdered for his dissidence toward the military dictatorship of 1970s Brazil. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025 The beats amplify his dissidence. Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 15 Oct. 2024 If Trump’s first Presidency was characterized by widespread revolt, his second term has so far been defined by the lack of dissidence. Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025 The death of Russian opposition figure and outspoken Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny in prison last month punctuated a merciless crackdown on dissidence in Russia that has accelerated during its war with Ukraine. Anna Chernova, CNN, 14 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for dissidence

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First Known Use

circa 1656, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dissidence was circa 1656

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“Dissidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissidence. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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dissidence

noun
dis·​si·​dence ˈdis-əd-ən(t)s How to pronounce dissidence (audio)

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