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Protesting: meaning, definitions and examples

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protesting

 

[ prəʊˈtɛstɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

social movements

Protesting refers to the act of public demonstration against or in favor of specific issues, policies, or conditions. It is often used as a way for individuals or groups to express dissent and advocate for change. Protests can take various forms, including marches, sit-ins, and picketing. The right to protest is considered a fundamental part of democratic societies, allowing citizens to voice their opinions and demand reforms.

Synonyms

demonstrating, disputing, objecting, opposing

Examples of usage

  • Thousands are protesting for climate action.
  • The students organized protesting against tuition hikes.
  • She was protesting the new law in the capital.

Translations

Translations of the word "protesting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 protestando

🇮🇳 प्रदर्शन करना

🇩🇪 protestieren

🇮🇩 berunjuk rasa

🇺🇦 протестувати

🇵🇱 protestować

🇯🇵 抗議する

🇫🇷 protester

🇪🇸 protestar

🇹🇷 protesto etmek

🇰🇷 시위하다

🇸🇦 احتجاج

🇨🇿 protestovat

🇸🇰 protestovať

🇨🇳 抗议

🇸🇮 protestirati

🇮🇸 mótmæla

🇰🇿 протест жасау

🇬🇪 პროტესტი

🇦🇿 etiraz etmək

🇲🇽 protestar

Etymology

The term 'protest' originates from the Latin word 'protestari', which means 'to declare publicly'. It is a combination of 'pro', meaning 'in favor of', and 'testari', meaning 'to testify or bear witness'. The usage of the word 'protest' in English dates back to the early 15th century, initially referring to solemn declarations, particularly in legal contexts. By the 19th century, the meaning had evolved to encompass public expressions of objection or dissent against societal issues. Protesting has played a pivotal role in social movements throughout history, from civil rights movements to anti-war demonstrations, highlighting the importance of civic engagement in advocating for justice and change. Over time, the methods and forms of protest have diversified, reflecting cultural shifts and technological advancements, allowing for broader participation and engagement in political discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,096, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.