dissenter

/dɪˈsɛntər/
noun
  1. A person who disagrees with an official or widely held opinion, especially in political or religious matters.
    • The dissenters argued that the new law would harm small businesses.
    • Historically, religious dissenters often faced persecution.
    • In the meeting, the lone dissenter was finally heard after hours of debate.
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