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Pronunciation / Transliteration: di.sẽˈsɐ̃w
"A dissensão entre os líderes causou uma grande divisão."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Disagreement that leads to discord, strife, or division among members of a group.
"Chronic dissension within the committee eventually led to its dissolution." - 2
Difference of opinion or sentiment, especially one that creates conflict.
"The controversial policy caused deep dissension among the staff members."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'dissensio', from 'dissentire' (to disagree), composed of 'dis-' (apart) and 'sentire' (to feel or think). It entered Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, denoting a parting of minds, feelings, or opinions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Dissension" is said worldwide
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dissension
Transliteration: di.sɑ̃.sjɔ̃
"La dissension a affaibli le parti politique."
Zwietracht
Transliteration: ˈt͡sviːtʁaxt
"Die Zwietracht in der Gruppe war unübersehbar."
dissensione
Transliteration: dis.senˈsjo.ne
"C'è molta dissensione tra i membri del consiglio."
disensión
Transliteration: di.senˈsjon
"La disensión interna amenazaba con destruir la organización."
dissensão
Transliteration: di.sẽˈsɐ̃w
"A dissensão entre os líderes causou uma grande divisão."
मतभेद
Transliteration: matbhed
"दल के भीतर बढ़ते मतभेद ने सबको चिंता में डाल दिया।"
分歧
Transliteration: fēn qí
"团队内部的分歧导致了项目的延误。"
불화
Transliteration: bulhwa
"당내 불화가 심해지면서 결국 분당 사태로 이어졌다."
不和
Transliteration: fuwa
"彼らの間に生じた不和修復するのは容易ではない。"
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