Dissenters

/dɪˈsɛntərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dissenter; multiple people who disagree with prevailing opinions or authorities.

Etymology

Plural form of dissenter, from the Latin root dissentire. Historically refers to religious minorities, now applies broadly to any opponents of consensus.

Kelly Says

Throughout history, societies feared 'dissenters' most—but these disagreers drove every major reform, from abolishing slavery to women's voting rights!

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