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Rioter: meaning, definitions and examples

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rioter

 

[ หˆraษชษ™tษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social unrest

A rioter is an individual who participates in a riot, which is often a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd. Rioters typically engage in unlawful activities that can include vandalism, looting, and confrontations with law enforcement. Such actions are usually motivated by strong emotions related to grievances, protests, or political unrest. The term is often associated with chaotic situations where societal norms are temporarily disregarded.

Synonyms

demonstrator, insurgent, protester.

Examples of usage

  • The streets were filled with rioters demanding justice.
  • Many rioters were arrested after the demonstration escalated.
  • The government's response to the rioters sparked further outrage.

Translations

Translations of the word "rioter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น manifestante violento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเค‚เค—เคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Randalierer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perusuh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒะฝั‚ั–ะฒะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zamachowiec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆšดๅพ’

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉmeutier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alborotador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท isyanรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํญ๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุซูŠุฑ ุงู„ุดุบุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝtrลพnรญk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝtrลพnรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ชšไนฑ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ upornik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppreisnarmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะทะฐา›ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฅแƒชแƒ˜แƒ แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒแƒฌแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iฤŸtiลŸaลŸรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alborotador

Etymology

The word 'rioter' originates from the Middle English term 'ryoten,' which means 'to disturb or make an uproar.' The usage of the term dates back to the 14th century, as communities faced increasing social tensions. It was employed to describe individuals who participated in disturbances or violent protests against perceived injustices. Over time, the meaning narrowed to refer specifically to those who engage in violent riots against authorities or societal norms. The term has evolved alongside historical movements in many countries, reflecting the complex interplay of social, economic, and political factors that lead to civil unrest. Today, it is often used in media reports to describe both organized protest actions and spontaneous outbursts of anger from groups of people.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,723, 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.