Rioters Meaning in English

word · lemma: rioter

US

ˈɹaɪətɝz

RYE-uh-terz

UK

ɹˈaɪətəz

RYE-uh-tuhz

Definition

People who take part in a violent public disturbance, often breaking laws or property as part of a protest or unrest.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in news, formal or legal contexts to describe groups causing violence during unrest. Implies illegal or aggressive actions, unlike 'protesters' (usually peaceful). Common collocations: 'angry rioters', 'police arrest rioters'.

• Spanish: alborotadores - manifestantes violentos
• Portuguese (BR): rebeldes - manifestantes violentos
• Portuguese (PT): rebeldes - manifestantes violentos
• Chinese (Simplified): 暴徒 - 闹事者
• Chinese (Traditional): 暴徒 - 騷亂者
• Hindi: दंगे करने वाले लोग
• Arabic: مثيرو الشغب
• Bengali: দাঙ্গাবাজ
• Russian: бунтовщики - участники беспорядков
• Japanese: 暴動者
• Vietnamese: kẻ bạo loạn
• Korean: 폭도
• Turkish: yağmacı - isyancı (şiddet eylemi sırasında)
• Urdu: فسادی
• Indonesian: perusuh

Example Sentences

The police arrested several rioters last night.

basic

Rioters broke windows during the protest.

basic

Many rioters covered their faces.

basic

By the end of the night, the streets were filled with rioters.

natural

News reports showed rioters clashing with the police.

natural

Some rioters tried to set fire to cars during the chaos.

natural