der Widerständler
Translation
resistance fighter, dissident, resister
Examples
Der Widerständler kämpfte gegen das Regime.
The resistance fighter fought against the regime.
Viele Widerständler wurden verhaftet.
Many resistance fighters were arrested.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) ((against sth.)) a person who resists sth. Der Widerständler kämpfte gegen das Regime.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dissident, partisan; Antonyms: collaborator, follower
Etymology
From `wider` (against) + `stehen` (to stand). Literally 'one who stands against'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone standing (`stehen`) against (`wider`) an oppressive force.