German word

Demonstrant

Pronunciation

IPA/demɔnˈstʁant/

Meaning

  • masculine nounprotester

Example

Die Demonstranten riefen laut Slogans.

The protesters shouted slogans loudly.

Illustration for Demonstrant (protester)

More examples

Viele Demonstranten trugen Plakate.

Many protesters carried placards.

Core concept

One visible member of a march or rally who makes a political or social demand heard.

Common phrases

  • als Demonstrant teilnehmen

    take part as a protester

  • zahlreiche Demonstranten

    numerous protesters

  • friedliche Demonstranten

    peaceful protesters

Similar words

Teilnehmer: A person taking part in a gathering or event.
Aktivist: A person actively working on social or political causes.
Demonstrantin: A woman taking part in a protest to express opposition.

Definition in German

Eine Person, die an einer öffentlichen Demonstration oder Kundgebung aktiv teilnimmt.

Word origin

The noun Demonstrant developed from demonstrieren by adding the agent suffix -ant, with both words ultimately connected to Latin demonstrāre.

Usage tips

  • Demonstrant is a weak masculine noun: der Demonstrant, den Demonstranten, and plural die Demonstranten; the feminine form is Demonstrantin.

Other meanings

  • demonstratornoun

Opposites

  • Gegendemonstrantcounter-protesternoun
  • Zuschauerspectatornoun

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