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counterdemonstrator

American  
[kaun-ter-dem-uhn-strayt-er] / ˈkaʊn tərˈdɛm ənˌstreɪt ər /

noun

  • counterdemonstrators
    plural
  1. an organizer of or participant in a counterdemonstration.


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In mid-May, one pro-Israeli counterdemonstrator was arrested in connection with the attacks.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2024

There’s no record that Haley spoke out in public at the time of the rally, at which a counterdemonstrator was killed.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 8, 2021

There were some scuffles, apparently between protesters and counterdemonstrators.

From Barron's Mar. 8, 2026

“We have identified certain buildings to hide in just in case counterdemonstrators do arrive, and certain points on campus to regroup,” said Matthew Vickers, a co-organizer of the encampment.

From Los Angeles Times May 4, 2024

The protest was authorized by Swedish police, who kept a handful of agitated counterdemonstrators at a safe distance.

From Seattle Times Jul. 20, 2023

The largely peaceful march was capped off by skirmishes with counterdemonstrators.

From Salon Oct. 26, 2022

Across the street, sullen white counterdemonstrators took up positions.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

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