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Added 9 October 2026

protest

/ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ noun

In Latin: reclāmō Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about protest at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A formal and solemn declaration of objection.
they finished the game under protest to the league president
The act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent.
The act of making a strong public expression of disagreement and disapproval.
he shouted his protests at the umpire

verb

Utter words of protest.
Express opposition through action or words.
dissent to the laws of the country
Affirm or avow formally or solemnly.
The suspect protested his innocence

Origin

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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