Counterprotester

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Noun
  1. 1
    A person engaging in a counterprotest

    "By Friday, protesters were already gathering in Kiev, the capital, as were counterprotesters loyal to Mr. Yanukovich."

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counterdemonstratorcounterdemonstrator

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"By Friday, protesters were already gathering in Kiev, the capital, as were counterprotesters loyal to Mr. Yanukovich."

Etymology

From counter- + protester.

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