dissenter

/dɪsˈɛntɝ/

dissenter

English Noun
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Definition

Someone who dissents (disagrees), especially from an established church.

Etymology

From dissent + -er.

Example Sentences

  • "As my study proceeded, I began to see that an investigation of organizational morality should also explore managerial dissenters, so-called whistleblowers, many of whom take stands against their organizations on grounds that they define as moral."
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