noun
demonstration
An organized public gathering expressing opposition or support.
Residents organize a demonstration to protest cuts to bus service.
Etymology
Latin de- and monstrare express showing clearly. A public demonstration displays a group’s position in a visible gathering, making collective support or opposition apparent to others.
More examples
- Hundreds join a peaceful demonstration outside city hall.
- The union holds a demonstration in support of striking workers.
- Demonstrations against the new law take place across the country.
Forms
demonstration · demonstrations
demonstrator noun — A person taking part in a demonstration.