Synonyms for dissident

Noun

1. dissenter, dissident, protester, objector, contestant, person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul

usage: a person who dissents from some established policy

Adjective

1. dissident, heretical, heterodox, unorthodox (vs. orthodox)

usage: characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards

2. dissentient, dissenting(prenominal), dissident, negative (vs. affirmative)

usage: disagreeing, especially with a majority