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dissentient

 
Dictionary: dis·sen·tient   (dĭ-sĕn'shənt) pronunciation
adj.
Dissenting, especially from the sentiment or policies of a majority.

n.
A dissenter.

dissentience dis·sen'tience n.

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The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: (of Catholics formerly) refusing to attend services of the Church of England
  Synonym: recusant

Meaning #2: disagreeing, especially with a majority
  Synonyms: dissenting, dissident


 
 
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