Meaning of the word dissenters in English

What does dissenters mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dissenters

US /dɪˈsɛntərz/
UK /dɪˈsɛntəz/

Plural Noun

people who express opinions that are different from those officially or commonly held

Example:
The government faced strong opposition from political dissenters.
Historically, religious dissenters often faced persecution.