demonstrators
word · lemma: demonstrator
Definition
People who gather together in public to show their opinions or protest, usually about political or social issues.
Usage & Nuances
Most often refers to people protesting (e.g., 'peaceful demonstrators'). Less commonly, it can mean someone who demonstrates how something works (use 'demonstrator' for that meaning). Plural is standard in news reports about protests.
Spanish: manifestantes - demostradores (personas que muestran algo, menos común)Portuguese (BR): manifestantesPortuguese (PT): manifestantesChinese (Simplified): 示威者Chinese (Traditional): 示威者Hindi: प्रदर्शनकारीArabic: المتظاهرون
Example Sentences
Police watched the demonstrators from across the street.
basic
Thousands of demonstrators marched through the city.
basic
The demonstrators carried signs and chanted slogans.
basic
Most of the demonstrators remained peaceful despite the tensions.
natural
Some demonstrators spoke to the media about their demands.
natural
By evening, the number of demonstrators had doubled.
natural