noun
protester
pruh-TEHS-tuhr
Protester (noun) means a person who takes part in a protest. Example: “Protesters gathered outside the courthouse.”
noun
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A person who takes part in a protest.
"Protesters gathered outside the courthouse."
"Police clashed with protesters near the embassy."
How to use protester
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who publicly objects to something, often as part of a group demonstration.
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Word forms
- Plural
- protesters
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_____ gathered outside the courthouse.
Etymology
From protest plus the agent suffix -er.
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What does “protester” mean?
The word “protester” means a person who takes part in a protest. In plain terms, someone who publicly objects to something, often as part of a group demonstration.
How do you pronounce “protester”?
“Protester” is pronounced pruh-TEHS-tuhr (/pɹəˈtɛstəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “protester” in a sentence?
Here is “protester” used in a sentence: “Protesters gathered outside the courthouse.”
What part of speech is “protester”?
“Protester” is a noun.
