B1nounpoliticssociety
US/ˈproʊ.test/
UK/ˈprəʊ.test/
a strong public statement or action showing that people disagree with something
In context
Thousands of students joined a protest against the rise in fees.
Residents wrote letters of protest about the new airport noise.
The players walked off the pitch in protest at the referee's decision.
Words that go with protest
noun + preposition
- in protestTwo members left the meeting in protest.
- protest againstThere was a large protest against the new law.
- wave of protestsThe price rise led to a wave of protests.
verb + noun
- join a protestFarmers joined a protest outside the city hall.
adjective + noun
- peaceful protestThe organizers asked everyone to keep it a peaceful protest.
noun + noun
- protest marchThe protest march went through the city center.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They made a protest with the government.Correct: They held a protest against the government.