der Demonstrant
Translation
protester, demonstrator
Examples
Der Demonstrant hielt ein Schild hoch.
The protester held up a sign.
Tausende Demonstranten gingen auf die Straße.
Thousands of protesters took to the streets.
Grammar Patterns
to hold ((sth.)) up Der Demonstrant hielt ein Schild hoch.
to take to the streets Tausende Demonstranten gingen auf die Straße.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Protestierender (protester), Aktivist (activist)
Etymology
From Latin 'demonstrare' (to show, point out). Related to the verb 'demonstrieren' (to demonstrate).
Memory Tips
A 'Demonstrant' is someone who takes part in a 'Demonstration'. The '-ant' suffix often denotes a person performing an action. This is also an n-declension noun.