1. people who disagree with or oppose a prevailing opinion, decision, or policy
Usage: formal; plural form

Examples

• The dissentients voiced their concerns during the board meeting.
• Several dissentients refused to sign the controversial agreement.
• The committee ignored the objections raised by the dissentients.
• Political dissentients often face pressure to conform.
• The judge noted the opinions of the dissentients in his ruling.
• A small group of dissentients challenged the majority decision.