dis·sen·tient (d -s n sh nt)adj. Dissenting, especially from the sentiment or policies of a majority. n. A dissenter. dis·sen tience n. |
dissentient [dɪˈsɛnʃənt]
adj
dissenting, esp from the opinion of the majority
n
a dissenter
dissentience , dissentiency n
dissentiently adv
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| Adj. | 1. | dissentient - (of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England unorthodox - breaking with convention or tradition; "an unorthodox lifestyle" |
| 2. | dissentient - disagreeing, especially with a majority negative - expressing or consisting of a negation or refusal or denial |
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