Looking for the meaning of the word DISSENT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DISSENT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Dissent
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Latin dissentire ‘differ in sentiment’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈsɛnt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the holding or expression of opinions at variance with those commonly or officially held
Short Definition:disagreement with prevailing views
Examples:- there was no dissent from this view
Word: Dissent
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dɪˈsɛnt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
hold or express opinions that are at variance with those commonly or officially held
Short Definition:disagree with prevailing or official views
Examples:- two members dissented from the majority
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