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protestor

pro·test
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    • UK Pronunciation
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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 protestor word

  • noun protestor 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 protestor 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 protestor 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 protestor Sports. a formal objection or complaint made to an official. 1
  • verb without object protestor to give manifest expression to objection or disapproval; remonstrate. 1
  • verb without object protestor to make solemn or earnest declaration. 1

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Origin of protestor

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 Protestor

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

protestor 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.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

protestor usage trend in Literature

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Antonyms for protestor

noun protestor

  • campaigner — A campaigner is a person who campaigns for social or political change.
  • advocate — If you advocate a particular action or plan, you recommend it publicly.
  • expounder — A person who expounds, explains.

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