B2
dissident vs protester
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| dissidentnoun/ˈdɪs.ə.dənt/ | Meaning a person who publicly disagrees with and criticizes their government, often at great risk | Goes with political dissident | Example Many political dissidents fled the country to avoid prison. |
| protesternoun/ˈproʊ.tes.tər/ | Meaning a person who publicly shows that they strongly disagree with something, often by joining a march | Goes with peaceful protester | Example A peaceful protester was interviewed on the evening news about why she had marched. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A peaceful handed flowers to the police.