counterdemonstration
noun
a public demonstration whose purpose is to oppose the purpose or message of another demonstration.
counterdemonstrations
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pluralof counterdemonstration.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Across Los Angeles, the anniversary will be marked by commemorations for the victims, candle-lighting ceremonies, demonstrations and counterdemonstrations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2024
Soon she was not simply reporting on the situation but diving into it, headlining counterdemonstrations and making political connections for the activists.
From New York Times ● Mar. 14, 2019
It was done without fanfare, before there were protests and demonstrations, counterdemonstrations and riots.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 17, 2017
As the calls for demonstrations and counterdemonstrations proliferated, the company declined all press requests for comment.
From BusinessWeek ● Aug. 2, 2012
Minority groups began to stage counterdemonstrations against the unionists in the midst of Aref's meetings.
From Time Magazine Archive
