demonstrator

[ dem-uhn-strey-ter ]

/ ˈdɛm ənˌstreɪ tər /

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noun

a person or thing that demonstrates.

Also demonstrant. a person who takes part in a public demonstration, as by marching or picketing.

a person who explains orteaches by practical demonstrations.

a person who exhibits the use and application of (a product, service, etc.) to a prospective customer.

the product, device, machine, etc., actually used in demonstrations to purchasers or prospective customers: They sold the demonstrator at half price.

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Origin of demonstrator

1605–15; <Latin dēmonstrātor, equivalent to dēmonstrā(re) (see demonstrate) + -tor-tor

OTHER WORDS FROM demonstrator

coun·ter·dem·on·stra·tor, noun

Words nearby demonstrator

demonstrate, demonstration, demonstration model, demonstrative, demonstrative pronouns, demonstrator, demonym, demoralize, De Morgan, De Morgan's laws, demos

How to use demonstrator in a sentence

These protests have been unusual in that they have drawn demonstrators of all ages to the streets.
'The Whole System Needs Changing.' The Russia Protests Are About More Than Just Alexei Navalny|Madeline Roache|February 5, 2021|Time
Thousands of demonstrators had gathered in Chicago, where violent confrontations with police and the National Guard ensued.
Rennie Davis, ‘Chicago Seven’ activist and leader of New Left, dies at 80|Emily Langer|February 4, 2021|Washington Post
After Navalny’s arrest pushed thousands of people to protest in more than 100 cities across Russia on Saturday, demonstrators waved toilet brushes in the air.
The Inside Story of How Alexey Navalny Uncovered Putin's $1.3 Billion Palace|Madeline Roache|January 29, 2021|Time
Meanwhile, in a chilly rain on Monday afternoon, the circle around the Lee statue was empty of the usual clusters of demonstrators.
Residents ask high court to block removal of Richmond’s Robert E. Lee statue as Virginia prepares to act|Gregory S. Schneider|January 26, 2021|Washington Post

She explained that she didn’t want to take her team into an environment where the National Guard was deployed and thousands of demonstrators were coming into the area, staying at hotels and eating at restaurants.
Maryland women’s game postponed after Iowa decides not to travel over inauguration concerns|Kareem Copeland|January 20, 2021|Washington Post
Yusuf Yerkel, an advisor to Erdogan, was caught on camera as he kicked a demonstrator in Soma.
After 100s of Miners Die, Turkey’s Prime Minister Says “This Happens”|Thomas Seibert|May 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
While I was in the arena, a demonstrator who'd been shot in the shoulder lay on his side for about an hour on the arena floor.
Egypt’s Government Thugs Beat Me Up at the Rabaa Sit-In|Mike Giglio|August 14, 2013|DAILY BEAST
One demonstrator gave a dark prediction about what might lie ahead: “Blood.”
Turkish Protesters Are Entrenched as Protests Continue|Mike Giglio|June 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Occasionally they captured a demonstrator and dragged him back into their ranks.
Return to Military Rule Sits Uneasily with Egyptians|Mike Giglio|January 31, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In one incident near the city of Nablus, Israeli soldiers opened fire and killed a demonstrator, according to Israeli media.
Will U.N. Push Lead to Uprising?|Dan Ephron|September 24, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The demonstrator of anatomy urged him on; he finally was induced to dissect part of the infant.
Etidorhpa or the End of Earth.|John Uri Lloyd
In those two words Hannah announced eloquently her utter condemnation of the demonstrator of the Wizard.
The Dwelling Place of Light, Complete|Winston Churchill
Ali rocked backward and forward, and would have fallen but for the supporting arm of the demonstrator.
The Keepers of the King's Peace|Edgar Wallace
Professor Spinnewyn was the principal demonstrator, with his pupil, the late Willy Sulzbacher.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6|Various
D'Annunzio has as yet no more pity than the demonstrator in a physiological amphitheatre.
Critical Studies|Ouida

British Dictionary definitions for demonstrator

demonstrator

/ (ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtə) /

noun

a person who demonstrates equipment, machines, products, etc

a person who takes part in a public demonstration

a piece of merchandise, such as a car that one test-drives, used to display merits or performance to prospective buyers

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