protest

Meanings

• Noun

  A large public demonstration or protest march, typically one organized to express political or social grievances.

  - "Thousands of people took to the streets to protest against the new tax law."
  - "The protestors marched peacefully through the city center."

• Verb

  To express strong objection or disapproval, typically through a formal statement or public demonstration.

  - "The students protested against the new school policy."
  - "He protested his innocence."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=727454"

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Synonyms

dissent , objection , protestation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with protest
testament , vehement , assert , invest , depart , inquest

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Variants

List of all variants of protest that leads to same result
protest , protests , protested , protester , protesters , protesting , protestor , protestors , under protest , counter-protest , counter-protester , counter-protesters , counter-protests , counterprotest , counterprotester , counterprotesters , counterprotests

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Forms

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protests, protesting, protested, protestor, protestors

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Etymology

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From Old French 'protestation', from testare 'to try'. A protest is a formal declaration of objection or dissent.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded protest was held in ancient Greece in 595 BC.

2. The term 'protestant' comes from the Latin word 'protestari', meaning 'to publicly testify or declare'.

3. The largest protest in history is believed to be the 'People's Climate March' in New York City in 2014, with an estimated 400,000 participants.

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Related Concepts

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1. Demonstration: A public gathering or parade to show support for a cause or to protest against something.

2. Civil Disobedience: The refusal to comply with certain laws or rules as a nonviolent form of protest against an unjust law or government policy.

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Culture

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Protests have been a part of human history since ancient times, used to express discontent with political, social, or economic issues. They have played a significant role in shaping history and bringing about change. In literature, protests have been depicted in works such as 'To Kill a Mockingbird' and '1984'. In music, protest songs have been popular since the Civil Rights Movement and continue to be a powerful form of expression.

How to Memorize "protest"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large group of people holding signs and marching through the streets.
   - Visualize yourself joining the protest and raising your voice in support of the cause.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'protest' with the idea of standing up for what you believe in.
   - Think of protests as a way for people to make their voices heard and bring about change.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember P-R-O-T-E-S-T stands for 'People Resisting Oppressive Tactics and Expressing Strong Thoughts'.

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