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Protested: meaning, definitions and examples

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protested

 

[ prəˈtɛstəd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

social movement

Protested refers to the act of expressing objection or disapproval towards something, often in a public setting. This can involve demonstrations such as marches, rallies, or other forms of collective action aimed at drawing attention to a social or political issue.

Synonyms

contested, demonstrated, objected, opposed

Examples of usage

  • They protested against the new law.
  • The students protested for climate action.
  • Citizens protested outside the government building.

Translations

Translations of the word "protested" in other languages:

🇵🇹 protestou

🇮🇳 विरोध किया

🇩🇪 protestiert

🇮🇩 memprotes

🇺🇦 протестував

🇵🇱 protestował

🇯🇵 抗議した

🇫🇷 a protesté

🇪🇸 protestó

🇹🇷 protesto etti

🇰🇷 항의했다

🇸🇦 احتج

🇨🇿 protestoval

🇸🇰 protestoval

🇨🇳 抗议了

🇸🇮 protestiral

🇮🇸 mótmælti

🇰🇿 протест білдірді

🇬🇪 პროტესტი გამოთქვა

🇦🇿 etiraz etdi

🇲🇽 protestó

Word origin

The word 'protest' originates from the Latin 'protestari', meaning 'to testify publicly'. The prefix 'pro-' means 'forth' or 'publicly', and 'testari' means 'to testify'. The usage of the term evolved through the Old French 'protester', emerging in English around the late Middle Ages. Over time, 'protest' became associated specifically with public demonstrations against political decisions or social injustices. By the 19th century, the term had gained prominence in the context of social movements and civil rights, a trend that continued into the 20th and 21st centuries. Today, 'protest' encompasses a wide range of activities, from peaceful demonstrations to more radical forms of dissent.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,510 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.