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Plural
dissidents
1
someone who declares opposition to the government of one's country, knowing there is punishment for doing so
- Andrei Sakharov was a prominent Soviet physicist who became a dissident due to his campaigns for political and civil rights.
- In authoritarian regimes, dissidents often have to operate underground or in exile to avoid arrest for their dissenting activities.
- Ai Weiwei is a contemporary Chinese dissident artist who uses his work to draw attention to political and social issues.
- The dissident's writings challenged the government's control and sparked controversy.
- He was known as a prominent dissident who advocated for democratic reforms.
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