1. A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state
The dissident was arrested for criticizing the government.
O dissidente foi preso por criticar o governo.
2. Adjective: Disagreeing with or refusing to follow official policies or beliefs
Dissident voices emerged within the party.
Vozes dissidentes surgiram dentro do partido.
3. A person who disagrees and separates from an established church or religious group
Religious dissidents faced persecution.
Dissidentes religiosos enfrentaram perseguição.