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Protester

Verb / ˈprəʊˌtestɜ: / Another word for protester — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A protester is a person who publicly shows their disagreement with something, especially by marching or demonstrating in the streets.

Synonyms & similar words

objector contestant demonstrator dissident dissenter demonstrator activist marcher campaigner agitator dissenter rebel radical objector resister opposer challenger protestor striker picket boycotter revolter insurgent mutineer subversive

Example sentences

  1. The protesters gathered outside the courthouse to demand justice for the victims.
  2. The protester's sign read 'Save the Planet' at the climate change rally.
  3. A protester interrupted the politician's speech to ask a question about healthcare.
  4. The protesters marched through the streets chanting 'No Justice, No Peace'
  5. The protester was arrested for blocking traffic during the protest.

Quotes

  • Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • “The only way we can change is if people break the law. - Tim DeChristopher
  • “Protest beyond the law is not a departure from democracy; it is absolutely essential to it. - Howard Zinn

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