demonstrator

noun

dem·​on·​stra·​tor ˈde-mən-ˌstrā-tər How to pronounce demonstrator (audio)
: one that demonstrates:
a
: a product (such as an automobile) used to demonstrate performance or merits to prospective buyers
b
: a person who engages in a public demonstration

Examples of demonstrator in a Sentence

Thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets.
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The demonstrators agitated for the cancelation of the match because of Israel's conduct in the war in Gaza. Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 13 Nov. 2024 In the streets near Paris’ Saint Lazare station, dozens of demonstrators had gathered waving Palestinian flags and lighting flares. Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024 Third, the schools failed to meaningfully discipline pro-Palestinian demonstrators. Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2024 The University of Texas has suspended the student leader of the Palestine Solidarity Committee, accusing him of inciting others to break institutional rules when the group organized a pro-Palestinian protest on campus in April when police arrested 57 demonstrators. Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for demonstrator 

Word History

Etymology

demonstrate + -or entry 1

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of demonstrator was in 1593

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Cite this Entry

“Demonstrator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demonstrator. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

demonstrator

noun
dem·​on·​stra·​tor ˈdem-ən-ˌstrāt-ər How to pronounce demonstrator (audio)
1
: a person who makes or takes part in a demonstration
2
: a manufactured article (as an automobile) used for purposes of demonstration

Medical Definition

demonstrator

noun
dem·​on·​stra·​tor ˈdem-ən-ˌstrāt-ər How to pronounce demonstrator (audio)
: a teacher or teacher's assistant who demonstrates principles or theories studied (as by dissection, experiment, or chemical preparation)
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