counterdemonstrator
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- noun
- /ˌkaʊntərˈdɛmənstreɪtər/
- During the protest, the counterdemonstrator raised a sign opposing the rally's message.
Examples
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The counterdemonstrators expressed their dissent loudly, chanting slogans against the rally.
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I was the only counterdemonstrator in there.
Blog text (30) -
At the event, many counterdemonstrators stood together, voicing their opposition to the group's beliefs.
Synonyms
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A person who goes to a public gathering to show they disagree with the people there
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
counterdemonstrator = demonstrator (transparent) = counter + demonstrator
The relation is straightforward: 'counter-' (against) + 'demonstrator' (a person demonstrating) yields someone opposing the demonstration.
Etymology
Counterdemonstrator combines counter ('against') and demonstrator ('someone who takes part in a protest'). Picture a person standing opposite a demonstration to show they are against it, which is why a counterdemonstrator opposes another protest.