counterdemonstrator
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counterdemonstrator
A person who takes part in a demonstration directed against another demonstration taking place at the same time.
Die Polizei musste die Demonstranten und die Gegendemonstranten voneinander trennen.
The police had to separate the demonstrators and the counterdemonstrators from each other.
The word consists of the prefix 'gegen-' (against) and the noun 'Demonstrant' (demonstrator). The prefix 'gegen-' means 'against' or 'opposite,' so the word describes a person who protests against another demonstration.
Tausende Gegendemonstranten protestierten gegen den Aufmarsch der Rechten.
Thousands of counterdemonstrators protested against the right-wing march.
This noun is often used in reports about political events. Typical verbs are 'sich versammeln' (to gather), 'protestieren' (to protest), or 'zusammenstoßen mit' (to clash with). It is also common to say that the police have to 'trennen' (separate) demonstrators and counterdemonstrators.
Die Polizei bildete eine Kette, um die Gegendemonstranten auf Abstand zu halten.
The police formed a line to keep the counterdemonstrators at a distance.
A 'Gegendemonstrant' (counterdemonstrator) is always understood in relation to another demonstration, usually one taking place at the same time. The word describes the dynamic situation of two opposing groups protesting in the same place.
Als die erste Gruppe ihre Reden begann, formierte sich der Zug der Gegendemonstranten.
As the first group began their speeches, the procession of counterdemonstrators formed.