Meaning & use

protester

noun·Everyday

A person who publicly expresses strong objection to something, especially a policy or action.

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Thousands of protesters gathered outside the courthouse to demand justice.

Police kept the protesters on the sidewalk across from the government building.

A note on using this word

Protester is sometimes spelled 'protestor'; both spellings are widely accepted.

Words with a similar meaning

demonstratorobjectoractivist

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