protester
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2.9
- noun
- /ˈproʊtɛstər/
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manifestante
- In recent weeks, many protesters have taken to the streets to voice their concerns about inequality.
- protesters' demands
- arrest protesters
- violence against protesters
So when Charlie told me there might be a few protesters, that was, well, OK.
- So when Charlie told me there might be a few protesters, that was, well, OK.
- And then they say these extremist anti Vaxa protesters were violent.
- They want amnesty for the the arrested protesters.
- The large groups of Islamic protesters screaming gas the Jews.
- In other words, those piece of shit protesters deserved it.
- But they only like, they really focused on how the protesters are just causing riots.
- Myself, I only saw protesters in former Soviet countries.
Examples
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There was a constant threat of rain, but nothing could dampen the protesters' spirits.
Academic text (2011) -
Forrest and Jenny walk past the protesters who are camping out on the lawn.
Fiction book (1994) -
Young protesters spoke about how they were going to change our lives... ...and fix the world.
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The protesters are mainly religious groups.
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On the other hand, the government may face demands from protesters that simply cannot be met.
Academic text (1999) -
In the distance, beyond the fence, a crowd of protesters shouts at the White House.
Fiction book (1993) -
Thousands of protesters assembled outside Argentina's Congress building shouting.
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Troops ordered to disperse the crowds refused and joined the protesters instead.
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Protesters claim killing sharks would devastate the marine ecosystem.
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Thousands of protesters gathered in the square to demand climate action.
Synonyms
159
3.4
A person who joins a public protest to show support or opposition
70
7.5
A person who speaks against the government or its leaders and may be punished
57
3.0
A person who joins others in public to show strong disagreement
22
7.2
A person who disagrees with common ideas or with those in charge
16
6.5
A person who stirs up strong public feelings for political change
15
5.1
A person who disagrees with a law or plan and says so
6
6.2
A person who opposes authority or control
3
4.9
A person who gathers outside a workplace to protest or support a cause
2
4.5
A person who speaks out against a plan or idea
1
7.4
A person who acts against a government or its rules, like a protester
1
3.5
A person who refuses to buy, use, or join something to show they are unhappy with it
A person who joins a march to protest
A person who objects publicly to something
A person who makes loud demands in protest
A person who shouts loudly to protest or attract attention
A person who says their opinion in public
A person who strongly criticizes someone or something
A person who publicly criticizes someone or something
A person who protests without violence to try to change society or government
A person who openly refuses to follow rules or authority
A person who openly refuses to obey rules or authority
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Etymology
Protester comes from the verb protest, from Latin parts pro- ('in public') and testari ('to declare' or 'to witness'), the same root as testify. So a protester is someone who publicly says they disagree or want change.