counter-demonstration
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counter-demonstration
A demonstration that takes place as a direct response to another demonstration and is directed against its goals or participants. It is the short form of 'Gegendemonstration' (counter-demonstration).
Als die rechtsextreme Partei aufmarschierte, formierte sich spontan eine große Gegendemo für Toleranz und Vielfalt.
When the far-right party marched, a large counter-demonstration for tolerance and diversity formed spontaneously.
The word consists of the prefix 'Gegen-' and the word 'Demo' (short for demonstration). The prefix 'Gegen-' means 'against' or 'opposing' and forms many words, e.g. 'das Gegenteil' (the opposite), 'der Gegenwind' (headwind/opposition).
Die Veranstalter der Demonstration waren über die Gegendemo nicht erfreut.
The organizers of the demonstration were not pleased about the counter-demonstration.
'Gegendemo' (counter-demo) is a short form of 'Gegendemonstration' (counter-demonstration). This short form is very common and is often used in the news and in everyday language.
Die Polizei musste die Demonstration und die Gegendemo voneinander trennen.
The police had to separate the demonstration and the counter-demonstration from each other.
Common verbs used with 'Gegendemo' (counter-demonstration) are 'eine Gegendemo organisieren' (to organize a counter-demonstration), 'zu einer Gegendemo aufrufen' (to call for a counter-demonstration), or 'an einer Gegendemo teilnehmen' (to take part in a counter-demonstration).
Ein breites Bündnis rief zu einer Gegendemo auf.
A broad alliance called for a counter-demonstration.
demo
'die Demo' and 'die Gegendemo' both refer to a public gathering where people show their opinion. The difference lies in the occasion. A 'Demo' can generally be for or against an issue. A 'Gegendemo' takes place as a direct response to another demonstration and is directed against its goals or participants. Learners may confuse the words because both look like protests. But when there are two opposing groups, 'Gegendemo' is more precise.
Neben dem Rathaus findet eine Gegendemo statt, weil viele Bürger die erste Demo ablehnen.
A counter-demonstration is taking place next to the town hall because many citizens oppose the first demonstration.
Am Samstag gehen viele Menschen zu einer Demo für mehr Klimaschutz.
On Saturday, many people are going to a demonstration for more climate protection.