Definitions of dissentient
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(of Catholics) refusing to attend services of the Church of England
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synonyms:
recusant
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unorthodox
breaking with convention or tradition
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unorthodox
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disagreeing, especially with a majority
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synonyms:
dissenting, dissident
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negative
expressing or consisting of a negation or refusal or denial
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negative
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