noun
protester
pruh-TEHS-tuhr
noun
1
A person who takes part in a protest.
"Protesters gathered outside the courthouse."
"Police clashed with protesters near the embassy."
How to Use Protester
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who publicly objects to something, often as part of a group demonstration.
Word Forms
protesters plural
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_____ gathered outside the courthouse.
Etymology
From protest plus the agent suffix -er.