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dissidence noun [ ˈdɪsɪd(ə)ns ]

• protest against official policy.
• "the dissidence of the intellectuals"
Similar: disagreement, dissent, disaccord, discord, discontent, disapproval, opposition, resistance, protest, insurrection, rebellion, sedition,
Opposite: agreement, acceptance,
Origin: mid 17th century: from Latin dissidentia, from dissident- ‘sitting apart’ (see dissident).


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