protests

Meanings

• Noun

  A public demonstration or protest, typically one expressing strong disapproval and intended to attract public attention.

  - "Thousands of people took to the streets for protests against the new law."
  - "The protests continued for several days."
  - "The government has banned all forms of protests."

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Synonyms

dissent , objection , protestation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with protests
testament , vehement , element , champion , dementia , elementary , sementary

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Variants

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

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Forms

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protesting, protestor, protestation, protestations, protestant

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Etymology

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From Old French 'protestation', from 'protester' ('to publicly declare, testify, or affirm'), from 'proter' ('to shield, protect, or defend').

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded protest was held in ancient Greece in 500 BC.

2. The largest protest in history is believed to be the Million Man March in Washington D.C. in 1995, with an estimated 1.5 million people in attendance.

3. Protests can take many forms, including sit-ins, marches, boycotts, and hunger strikes.

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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. Rally: A large public meeting or gathering, typically one intended to express or promote a particular viewpoint.

3. Strike: A deliberate refusal to work or provide a service, typically in order to express dissatisfaction with or to put pressure on an employer or government.

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Culture

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Protests have been a significant part of human history, from the Boston Tea Party to the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, the Tiananmen Square protests in China, and the Arab Spring protests in the Middle East. Protests have been used to bring about social, political, and economic change.

How to Memorize "protests"

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   - Imagine a large crowd of people gathered in a public place, holding signs and banners, and chanting slogans. Visualize the energy and intensity of the protests.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'People Protest to Protect' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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