protester

pro·test

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- [noun proh-test; verb pruh-test, proh-test]
- /noun ˈproʊ tɛst; verb prəˈtɛst, ˈproʊ tɛst/
- /prəˈtes.tər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noun proh-test; verb pruh-test, proh-test]
- /noun ˈproʊ tɛst; verb prəˈtɛst, ˈproʊ tɛst/

Definitions of protester word

noun protester an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation. 1
noun protester Commerce. a formal notarial certificate attesting the fact that a check, note, or bill of exchange has been presented for acceptance or payment and that it has been refused. the action taken to fix the liability for a dishonored bill of exchange or note. 1
noun protester Law. (upon one's payment of a tax or other state or city exaction) a formal statement disputing the legality of the demand. a written and attested declaration made by the master of a ship stating the circumstances under which some damage has happened to the ship or cargo, or other circumstances involving the liability of the officers, crew, etc. 1
noun protester Sports. a formal objection or complaint made to an official. 1
verb without object protester to give manifest expression to objection or disapproval; remonstrate. 1
verb without object protester to make solemn or earnest declaration. 1

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Origin of protester

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; (noun) Middle English < Middle French (French protêt), derivative of protester to protest < Latin prōtestārī to declare publicly, equivalent to prō- pro-1 + testārī to testify, derivative of testis a witness; (v.) late Middle English protesten < Middle French protester

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Parts of speech for Protester

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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protester popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for protester

noun protester

activist — An activist is a person who works to bring about political or social changes by campaigning in public or working for an organization.
beatnik — Beatniks were young people in the late 1950's who rejected traditional ways of living, dressing, and behaving. People sometimes use the word beatnik to refer to anyone who lives in an unconventional way.
belligerents — warlike; given to waging war.
complainer — A complainer is someone who complains a lot about their problems or about things they do not like.
dissenter — a person who dissents, as from an established church, political party, or majority opinion.

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