Dissent
/dɪˈsɛnt/noun
The expression or holding of opinions that differ from those previously, commonly, or officially expressed.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, the act of dissent was often linked to omens and divine displeasure, making it a powerful, almost mystical act against the status quo.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sē-
“to sit, to be seated, or to be in a position.”
Latin
Latin
dissentire
“to feel differently, to disagree.”
Old French
Old French
dissentir
“to disagree, to oppose.”
Middle English
Middle English
dissenten
“to differ in opinion.”
Modern English
English
dissent
“to express disagreement or hold differing opinions.”