Remonstrant: meaning, definitions and examples
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remonstrant
[ rɪˈmɒnstrənt ]
political protest
A remonstrant is a person who expresses their objections or protests against something. This term is often used in the context of political activism, where individuals or groups challenge decisions or policies they perceive as unjust or unfavorable. Historically, remonstrants may have organized protests or petitions to voice their concerns. Their actions can influence public opinion and policy-making by highlighting dissenting views or grievances.
Synonyms
dissenter, objector, protester.
Examples of usage
- The remonstrants gathered outside the parliament to voice their concerns.
- As a remonstrant, she focused on social justice issues.
- The remonstrants delivered a letter to the mayor outlining their demands.
Translations
Translations of the word "remonstrant" in other languages:
🇵🇹 remonstrante
🇮🇳 प्रदर्शनकारी
🇩🇪 remonstrant
🇮🇩 remonstran
🇺🇦 ремонстрант
🇵🇱 remonstrant
🇯🇵 反対者
🇫🇷 remonstrant
🇪🇸 remonstrante
🇹🇷 remonstrant
🇰🇷 항의자
🇸🇦 معترض
🇨🇿 remonstrant
🇸🇰 remonstrant
🇨🇳 抗议者
🇸🇮 remonstrant
🇮🇸 remonstrant
🇰🇿 қарсы шыққан
🇬🇪 გამოწვევის მომხრე
🇦🇿 etiraz edən
🇲🇽 remonstrante
Etymology
The word 'remonstrant' traces its origins back to the Latin term 'remonstrare', which means 'to show again' or 'to demonstrate'. This term was adapted into Medieval Latin as 'remonstrantem', referring to one who demonstrates or shows something again, particularly dissent or opposition. In history, the term has often been associated with the Remonstrants, a group of Dutch Calvinists in the early 17th century, who opposed the strict doctrines of the Synod of Dort. They advocated for a more moderate approach to theology, emphasizing God's grace while retaining a belief in human free will. The Remonstrants were significant in shaping religious discourse in the Netherlands and European Protestantism. Over time, the usage of 'remonstrant' has expanded to encompass general expression of dissent beyond theological contexts.