demonstrator

noun

dem·​on·​stra·​tor ˈde-mən-ˌstrā-tər How to pronounce demonstrator (audio)
: one that demonstrates:
a
: a product (such as an automobile) used to demonstrate performance or merits to prospective buyers
b
: a person who engages in a public demonstration

Examples of demonstrator in a Sentence

Thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets.
Recent Examples on the Web Police arrested protesters Wednesday at the University of Southern California campus, which closed to the public Wednesday amid clashes between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and authorities at the school and nationwide. Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024 That got Rachel, 19, a Columbia student who asked to be identified only by her first name because of fear of retaliation or suspension by the school, off the fence and into one of the tents that pro-Palestinian demonstrators had raised on the campus in upper Manhattan. Isa Farfan, NBC News, 25 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for demonstrator 

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Word History

Etymology

demonstrate + -or entry 1

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of demonstrator was in 1611

Dictionary Entries Near demonstrator

Cite this Entry

“Demonstrator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demonstrator. Accessed 5 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

demonstrator

noun
dem·​on·​stra·​tor ˈdem-ən-ˌstrāt-ər How to pronounce demonstrator (audio)
1
: a person who makes or takes part in a demonstration
2
: a manufactured article (as an automobile) used for purposes of demonstration

Medical Definition

demonstrator

noun
dem·​on·​stra·​tor ˈdem-ən-ˌstrāt-ər How to pronounce demonstrator (audio)
: a teacher or teacher's assistant who demonstrates principles or theories studied (as by dissection, experiment, or chemical preparation)
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