protest

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Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

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Definition

  1. noun a formal and solemn declaration of objection
  2. noun the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
  3. noun the act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval

Etymology

PIE word *tréyes From the Middle English verb protesten, from Old French protester, from Latin prōtestārī, from prō + testor, from testis (“witness”).

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protestation

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