01 n. One who dissents; one who differs in opinion, or declares his disagreement.
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One who dissents; one who differs in opinion, or declares his disagreement.
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One who separates from the service and worship of an established church; especially, one who disputes the authority or tenets of the Church of England; a nonconformist.(Eccl.)“Dissenters from the establishment of their several countries.” — Burke.“Robert Brown is said to have the first formal dissenter.” — Shipley.