dissidence

noun

dis·​si·​dence ˈdi-sə-dən(t)s How to pronounce dissidence (audio)
Synonyms of dissidencenext
: dissent, disagreement
political dissidence

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political dissidence had plagued the country for years after abstract art became established, its proponents became just as intolerant of dissidence as earlier schools of art had been
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So why aren’t more people signing up for decadent dissidence? — Eileen G'sell, The Conversation, 8 June 2026 And dissidence and utopianism, new ways of life, other—othered—ethnicities, and hybrid identities were universally amenable. — Diedrich Diederichsen, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025 During that meeting, Raúl demanded the lifting of the embargo, while his American counterpart, who also met with figures from the Cuban dissidence, called for progress in human rights and freedom of expression. — Rey Rodríguez, CNN Money, 16 May 2026 Using social media and artificial intelligence, tech-savvy young adults are educating others about legislation and decentralizing dissidence. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for dissidence

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circa 1603, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dissidence was circa 1603

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“Dissidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dissidence. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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