Dissident

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Idiom:

"Political dissident"

Explanation:

Refers specifically to a person who opposes the policies or practices of a political system or government, often at great personal risk.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing 'dissident' with 'dissent'.

Explanation:

While 'dissent' refers to the act of expressing disagreement or holding a different opinion, 'dissident' specifically refers to a person who opposes official policy, particularly that of an authoritarian state.