demonstrator
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demonstrator
A person who publicly, usually in a group, expresses their opinion on a political or social issue and takes part in a demonstration. The word is a noun (der Demonstrant).
Ein Demonstrant hielt ein Plakat mit der Aufschrift „Klimaschutz jetzt!“ in die Höhe.
A demonstrator held up a sign reading “Climate protection now!”
As a masculine noun, 'Demonstrant' belongs to the n-declension. This means it takes the ending '-en' in all cases except the nominative singular.
Die Polizei sprach mit dem Demonstranten.
The police spoke with the demonstrator.
The word 'Demonstrant' (demonstrator) is derived from the verb 'demonstrieren' (to demonstrate). It describes a person who takes part in a demonstration.
Tausende Demonstranten gingen auf die Straße, um für ihre Rechte zu demonstrieren.
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets to demonstrate for their rights.
Demonstrators are often found in contexts involving protest and politics. Typical verbs are 'demonstrieren' (to demonstrate), 'protestieren' (to protest), 'fordern' (to demand), or 'skandieren' (to chant).
Die Demonstranten forderten mehr Klimaschutz von der Regierung.
The demonstrators demanded more climate protection from the government.
activist
A Demonstrant and an Aktivist can both publicly support a political or social goal. Demonstrant refers to specifically taking part in a demonstration, while Aktivist usually emphasizes longer-term commitment to a goal. Use Demonstrant for the event and Aktivist for broader involvement.
Der Demonstrant nahm an der Kundgebung für bessere Busverbindungen teil.
The demonstrator took part in the rally for better bus connections.
Der Aktivist setzt sich seit Jahren für bessere Busverbindungen ein.
The activist has been campaigning for better bus connections for years.
