Picketed: meaning, definitions and examples

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picketed

 

[ ˈpɪkɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

protest action

Picketed refers to the act of protesting, usually in front of a building or location, where individuals hold signs to express their grievances or demands. This form of demonstration is often organized by labor unions or activist groups to draw attention to specific issues.

Synonyms

demonstrated, marched, protested

Examples of usage

  • The workers picketed outside the factory for better wages.
  • Students picketed the administration building to demand more resources.
  • Activists picketed the event to raise awareness about climate change.

Translations

Translations of the word "picketed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 protestado

🇮🇳 पिकेटेड

🇩🇪 demonstriert

🇮🇩 dijaga

🇺🇦 пікетували

🇵🇱 pikietowali

🇯🇵 ピケを張った

🇫🇷 piqueté

🇪🇸 piqueteado

🇹🇷 piketleme

🇰🇷 피켓을 잡은

🇸🇦 احتجاج

🇨🇿 piketováno

🇸🇰 piketovali

🇨🇳 抗议

🇸🇮 protestirali

🇮🇸 pikketað

🇰🇿 пикеттелген

🇬🇪 პიკეტირებული

🇦🇿 piketedilmiş

🇲🇽 picketear

Word origin

The term 'picket' originates from the Middle French word 'piquet,' which means a pointed stake or post. It evolved in the English language to describe the act of placing stakes in a strategic location, often to protect a certain area. In the context of protests, this term came to be associated with the practice of demonstrating near a specific location to draw attention to a cause, serving as a metaphorical 'stake' in the ground for a particular issue. The usage of 'picket' as a term for a demonstration or protest has been documented since the late 19th century, particularly with the rise of labor movements. Picketing became a more organized tactic during the labor struggles of the early 20th century as workers sought better conditions and rights.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,626, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.