Definition of dissident

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • dissident is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • dissident is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • dissident is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of dissident


  • a person who dissents from some established policy (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. contestant
    2. dissenter
    3. objector
    4. protester
  • disagreeing, especially with a majority (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. dissentient
    2. dissenting
  • characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards (adjective)

    Synonyms

    1. heretical
    2. heterodox

See definition of dissident in Merriam Webster