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protestor

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  • /prətˈɛstə/

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    Meanings

    Noun

    1. a person who publicly objects to something or joins a protest

    Beyond the definition

    A protestor is someone who shows public disagreement with a policy, action, or idea. They might march in the street, hold signs, chant slogans, or join other kinds of public action. Think of people marching for civil rights, citizens rallying against a new law, or activists speaking out about climate change. Being a protestor is not just about being angry; it is about trying to push for change. Some people see protestors as disruptive, while others see them as brave people standing up for what they believe is right.

    Examples

    1. 1

      Courthouse protest

      A protestor stood outside the courthouse holding a handmade sign.

    2. 2

      Police response

      The police arrested several protestors after the crowd blocked the road.

    3. 3

      Student demands

      Student protestors are demanding lower tuition fees and better housing.

    4. 4

      Political identity

      She joined the march as a protestor, not as a member of any political party.

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    Used with (collocations)

    • peaceful protestor
    • anti-war protestor
    • protestors gathered

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    Main spelling

    • protestornoun

    Forms

    • protestorspluralnoun