WordGarden.ioresister
B1Pronunciation
UK
- /rɪsˈɪstə/
US
Meanings
Noun
a person who actively opposes a government, regime, occupation, or official policy
a person who resists pressure, control, or a proposed action more generally
Beyond the definition
A resister is a person who actively pushes back against a force, rule, idea, or demand. Think of Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat on the bus. She was not simply staying where she was; she was standing against segregation. This word describes someone who refuses to accept or follow something without a fight, whether they are protesting an unfair law, resisting pressure from other people, or opposing a change they do not want. It is about a clear choice to stand against something instead of accepting it quietly.
"Resister" describes someone who actively opposes or defies a force, system, policy, or demand. This is more than simple disagreement; it suggests a conscious choice not to accept, obey, or go along. History offers many examples, such as Mahatma Gandhi leading nonviolent resistance against British rule or groups that fought back against occupation during World War II. In many contexts, the word suggests strong personal belief, especially when someone refuses to cooperate with something they see as unfair or harmful.
They might take part in organized civil disobedience, refuse to follow orders, or simply choose not to comply in daily life. It is important to distinguish this word from its homophone, "resistor." While they sound the same and both involve the idea of blocking or pushing back, a "resistor" (ending in -or) is an electronic part that limits current. A "resister" (ending in -er) is a person who stands against something. Whether in a history book, a political movement, or an everyday situation, a resister is someone who refuses to go along with a force or demand.
Examples
- 1
Local opposition
She was one of the few resisters in the town who openly criticized the new law.
- 2
Workplace change
Most of the staff accepted the change, but one resister kept slowing the project down.
- 3
Tax protest
He described himself as a tax resister rather than a criminal.
- Phrasetax resister
someone who refuses to pay taxes as a protest
See also
Forms and spellings
2 forms open this card.
Main spelling
- resisternoun
Forms
- resisterspluralnoun