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Marcher: meaning, definitions and examples

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marcher

 

[ หˆmษ‘หr.tสƒษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

walking person

A marcher is a person who participates in a march, often for a specific cause or demonstration. Marchers typically walk in a group to express solidarity, raise awareness, or advocate for social, political, or environmental issues. The act of marching can symbolize unity and activism, and it often involves organized routes and specific purposes. Marchers may carry signs and chant slogans as a way to express their beliefs and goals.

Synonyms

demonstrator, participant, protester, walker

Examples of usage

  • The marchers gathered at the park before starting their demonstration.
  • During the protest, hundreds of marchers filled the streets.
  • She joined the marchers to support climate change awareness.
  • The marchers were peaceful and focused on their message.

Translations

Translations of the word "marcher" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น andar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berjalan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะนั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chodziฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญฉใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marcher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caminar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรผrรผmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑท๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู…ุดูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chodit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chodiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ตฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hoditi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ganga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒ˜แƒ แƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gedmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caminar

Etymology

The word 'marcher' derives from the Old French 'marchier,' meaning to walk or to march, which in turn comes from the Latin 'marcare,' meaning to mark or to walk. The use of the term 'march' in English dates back to the 14th century, initially referring to a border region of a country or territory, as these areas were often the sites of military marching and movement. Over time, 'march' evolved to encompass the meaning of a deliberate and organized walk, especially one done in a group for a social or political cause. The modern usage of 'marcher' reflects the concept of collective action and advocacy, with roots deeply embedded in historical movements for rights and reforms. Throughout history, marchers have played pivotal roles in various social justice movements, including civil rights, anti-war protests, and environmental activism, using the act of marching as a means to create visibility and call for change.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,044, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.