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    dissident - Dictionary definition and meaning for word dissident

    Definition
    (noun) a person who dissents from some established policy Definition
    (adj) characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
    Synonyms : heretical , heterodox
    Definition
    (adj) disagreeing, especially with a majority
    Synonyms : dissentient , dissenting
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for dissident

ASSENT = agree; DISSENT = disagree; DISSIDENT = a person who dissents/disagrees.

resident- one who agrees and co-operates, dissident -one who is rebellious.

dissident..dis+sident......this word sounds very similar to resident....think you are a resident of particular place and if some one suggest you to leave that place....will you do that...no certainly no...you will disagree..

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no certainely no...you will disagree or dissents from that person...suggestion.....or opinion...

sident means sit....dissident means can not sit so rebellious.

assent-to agree with; assenter: the one who agrees with. dissent - to disagree; dissenter - the one who dissents. dissident - the one who strongly dissents and criticizes the govt.

in Resident Evil movie.. the main characters Rebell against the company.. :)

dissident met president

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