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
'der Demonstrant' and 'der Aktivist' can both describe people who publicly stand up for an opinion or a goal. The most important difference is the duration and type of involvement. A demonstrator takes part in a demonstration, often together with many others. An activist actively and often over a longer period works toward a political or social goal, not only at a demonstration. The words can be confused because an activist can also be a demonstrator. But not every demonstrator is automatically an activist.
Vor dem Rathaus hielt ein Demonstrant ein Schild gegen höhere Mieten hoch.
In front of city hall, a demonstrator held up a sign against higher rents.
Der Aktivist organisiert seit Jahren Treffen für mehr Umweltschutz.
The activist has been organizing meetings for greater environmental protection for years.