Dissenter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dissenter is a noun meaning Someone who dissents (disagrees), especially from an established church.
Meaning
Someone who dissents (disagrees), especially from an established church.
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.
Word Forms
- dissenters
Synonyms for dissenter
Depending on context, synonyms include dissident, contestant, protester, objector.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include protester, contestant, objector, dissident, anti, discrepant.
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