dissident
adjective
1. characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards
Similar word(s): unorthodox, heretical, heterodox
2. disagreeing, especially with a majority
Similar word(s): negative, dissentient, dissenting
noun
1. a person who dissents from some established policy
Similar word(s): contestant, dissenter, objector, protester
Definition categories: person, individual, mortal, somebody, someone, soul