demonstrationdem‧on‧stra‧tion /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/ ●●○ W3 AWL noun [countable] 
Supporters staged a demonstration outside the US embassy. Police opened fire on a peaceful demonstration.demonstration against a demonstration against the government’s educational policies2an act of explaining and showing how to do something or how something worksdemonstration of He gave a practical demonstration of the boat’s military potential. a cookery demonstration3formal an action that proves that someone or something has a particular ability, quality, or feelingdemonstration of The high level of calls is a clear demonstration of the need for this service. a physical demonstration of affectionCOLLOCATIONSverbshold/stage a demonstration (=organize and take part in one)· In April, students began holding demonstrations to demand more freedom.organize a demonstration· A large demonstration was organized by the opposition.take part in a demonstration (also participate in a demonstration formal)· As many as 400,000 people took part in the demonstration.go on a demonstration British English (=take part in a demonstration)· I've never been on a demonstration before.join a demonstration· They were prevented by police from joining the demonstration.break up a demonstration (=prevent it from continuing)· Police moved in to break up the demonstration.provoke/spark a demonstration (=cause it)· The incident sparked a demonstration of 2,000 people.a demonstration takes place· Violent street demonstrations took place in the capital.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + demonstrationa big/large demonstration· Opponents of the new law are planning a big demonstration next week.a huge/massive demonstration (=very big)· a series of massive demonstrations against the wara mass demonstration (=involving a very large number of people)· There have been mass demonstrations in some American cities.a peaceful demonstration· Everyone has the right to take part in peaceful demonstrations.a violent demonstration· Nine people have been killed during violent demonstrations.a street demonstration (=in the streets of a city)· A street demonstration completely blocked the centre of the city.a student demonstration (=by students)· In France, student demonstrations were disrupting university teaching.a public demonstration (=by members of the public)· A series of public demonstrations have been held in cities across the country.a protest demonstration (=in which people protest against something)· The price increases were met by a series of strikes and protest demonstrations.a political demonstration (=to protest about the government or a political policy)· She was arrested twice for her part in political demonstrations.an anti-government/pro-democracy etc demonstration· There have been further violent anti-government demonstrations this week.phrasesa demonstration in support of something/somebody· public demonstrations in support of the rebelsa demonstration in protest at something· There were demonstrations in protest at the food shortages.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Our polluted air is a clear demonstration of the need for tougher environmental laws.
- Over 3,000 people took part in a demonstration against the dumping of nuclear waste at sea.
- The anti-affirmative action law sparked mass demonstrations.
- The police had to break up yesterday's animal rights demonstration.
- In the demonstration, we began with an ice cube made from plain water.
- In this demonstration, each eye saw something different.
- The outcome of this demonstration is unclear because little information was passed on and most foreigners were busy with their Christmas celebrations.
Longman Language Activatorways of protesting about something
· The school has received over 3,000 letters of protest.· The protest begun by Soweto children rapidly spread throughout the country.mass protest (=a protest by a lot of people) · Over fifteen thousand people held a mass protest against racism in the country's capital.storm of protest (=a lot of angry protest) · The shooting provoked a storm of protest.in protest at/against · Prisoners have been holding hunger strikes in protest against their living conditions.· Public employees have threatened mass resignations in protest at the plans.
also demo British when a large number of people come together to protest about something, by having an outdoor meeting or marching through the streets: · The police had to break up yesterday's animal rights demonstration.· Some of the marchers called to us to come and join the demo.demonstration against: · Over 3,000 people took part in a demonstration against the dumping of nuclear waste at sea.
when a large group of people walk in an organized way from one place to another in order to protest about something: · Thousands of students took part in the march.protest march: · Local trade union leaders joined in the protest march against cuts in government spending.
when people protest against the actions of a country or company, for example by not buying its products, not attending its events etc: boycott of: · Farmers are calling for a boycott of all imported meat.· a boycott of the peace talks
violent and illegal behaviour by a large group of people in order to protest against something that they think is unfair and that has made them very angry: · Altogether the riots cost 130 lives and well over $700 million in property damage.· Racial tension boiled over in the inner city riots which spread across the nation last week.
when people refuse to leave the place where they work or study until they are given the things they are asking for: · Workers at the factory organized a sit-in to draw attention to their grievances.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYverbs a civil rights leader Activists staged a protest outside the parliament.
(=organize and take part in one)· In April, students began holding demonstrations to demand more freedom.
· A large demonstration was organized by the opposition.
(also participate in a demonstration formal)· As many as 400,000 people took part in the demonstration.
British English (=take part in a demonstration)· I've never been on a demonstration before.
· They were prevented by police from joining the demonstration.
(=prevent it from continuing)· Police moved in to break up the demonstration.
(=cause it)· The incident sparked a demonstration of 2,000 people.
· Violent street demonstrations took place in the capital.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + demonstration· Opponents of the new law are planning a big demonstration next week.
(=very big)· a series of massive demonstrations against the war
(=involving a very large number of people)· There have been mass demonstrations in some American cities.
· Everyone has the right to take part in peaceful demonstrations.
· Nine people have been killed during violent demonstrations.
(=in the streets of a city)· A street demonstration completely blocked the centre of the city.
(=by students)· In France, student demonstrations were disrupting university teaching.
(=by members of the public)· A series of public demonstrations have been held in cities across the country.
(=in which people protest against something)· The price increases were met by a series of strikes and protest demonstrations.
(=to protest about the government or a political policy)· She was arrested twice for her part in political demonstrations.
· There have been further violent anti-government demonstrations this week.
phrases· public demonstrations in support of the rebels
· There were demonstrations in protest at the food shortages.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES a civil rights leader (=when someone shows you how to cook something)· After the cookery demonstration there is a free buffet.
· 5,000 students began a peaceful protest which turned into a violent confrontation with police.
Activists staged a protest outside the parliament.· This incident sparked violent demonstrations outside the airbase.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE· Often these were the starting points of big demonstrations which were broken up by the police.· When they have big, angry demonstrations outside their conference centres, it focuses their minds.· It was the biggest demonstration since the lifting of martial law in 1988, and was estimated by police to number 10,000.
· The Parachute regiment shot dead 13 unarmed Catholics on an illegal civil rights demonstration in Londonderry on January 30, 1972.· King had been dealt a setback in Albany, Ga., which was not moved to integrate by civil rights demonstrations.
· The whole exercise was a clear demonstration of the unequalled capabilities of the Mystère 20 as an airline pilot trainer.· It was simply the clearest demonstration yet of the no-win situation Rudy Tomjanovich and his U.S. team find themselves in.· It was the clearest possible demonstration that they had mastered the problems of the Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile.· The best videos offer sound, clear advice and demonstrations, and are full of ideas and inspiration.
· Casually our host suggested that we might like a further demonstration of the rats' boldness.· Voice over Police have been mounting a guard at the hunt's kennels in case Tom's death provokes further demonstrations.· The decree was greeted by further demonstrations.· The Alliance called a general strike the next day, but cancelled further demonstrations, fearing fresh violence.· The range of community relations programmes is impressively wide and is a further demonstration of imaginative commitment on the part of community relations police.· Draskovic was released on March 12 following further demonstrations on his behalf, and the charges against him were quashed.
· The protest added to momentum created during a larger demonstration Monday in the central business district.· The president's foes are vowing to hold large demonstrations every few days to keep pressure on Estrada to resign voluntarily.· This was the one international issue between the Boer War and 1914 which mobilized large public demonstrations.· A further large demonstration took place in Sofia on Jan. 7.
· On April 3 mass demonstrations protesting at the killings took place throughout the Kathmandu area.· Feb. 23-Chechen nationalists plan to hold mass demonstrations in Grozny, capital of the breakaway republic.· Meanwhile the opposition threatened to resume mass demonstrations if an acceptable political agreement was not reached.· On 16 November the 5 October route was traversed again, this time by a mass demonstration.· The referendum had been preceded by a series of mass pro-Assad demonstrations in Damascus, the capital, and other cities.· A mass demonstration on the Means Test had petered out in confusion and each party blamed the other for its failure.
· Successive massive pro-democracy demonstrations prompt the resignation of Erich Honecker after 18 years in power.· The night it was tabled he organized a massive demonstration.· It was during the third month of massive opposition demonstrations in Belgrade, and President Milosevic's position was being shaken.· Since the war started, there has been hardly anything shown of Arab people, except, of course, massive anti-west demonstrations.
· No one had expected anything more than a passing peaceful demonstration.· One proposed change would return to the police the power to ban peaceful demonstrations, while another would sharply limit privacy rights.· As many as 400,000 people participated in a peaceful demonstration in Srinagar on Feb. 23.· Since December 1989 peaceful demonstrations have taken place in the capital, Ulan Bator, in support of political and economic reforms.· Thousands of fans up and down the country plan one minute's peaceful demonstration to coincide with weekend kickoffs.
· Illustrated lectures, gallery discussions and practical demonstrations will be held by Helen Glanville, conservator.· The approach is a practical one with demonstrations and practical exercises throughout much of the 20 hours.· It was only when they saw a practical demonstration on the day that they realised how simple and inexpensive it was.· Seminars, including practical paint spraying demonstrations aimed at sales forces, technical and customer services personnel were held in April.· Maurice had organized a well-integrated programme of lectures, practical demonstrations and excavations, as the details show.· Paul presents a practical demonstration along with his prayers.· Crucially, a visit will allow the librarian or teacher to try the microcomputer out and see practical demonstrations.· The course extended through four days involving videos, practical demonstrations, workshops, seminars and open discussions and debate.
· What is needed are peaceful campaigns aimed at the whaling communities via public demonstrations.· On Aug. 13 an indefinite ban on all public demonstrations was announced.· Thus began a series of violent public demonstrations that brought about severe property damage, bloodshed, and death.· Convincing public demonstrations of this are, however, rare.· It was a statement that was patently false, and an embarrassing public demonstration of his weakness as university leader.· If it is a public demonstration suggest that they wear a suitably neat outfit such as a track suit.· This was the one international issue between the Boer War and 1914 which mobilized large public demonstrations.
· This sparked violent demonstrations outside the base.· Such political behavior can manifest itself in strikes, violent demonstrations, insurrections, and revolutionary action.· In July 1986 violent demonstrations occurred at Yarmuk University in which thousands were arrested.· Thus began a series of violent public demonstrations that brought about severe property damage, bloodshed, and death.· Thus in July 1981 a violent demonstration took place in Kano against a particular policy of the Governor.· Further violent demonstrations were reported in Douala on Oct. 14, leaving dozens injured and causing major damage to property.· In 1932 there were violent demonstrations, several of them leading to serious riots.
NOUN· Projects include the Fast-breeder reactor demonstration project and a high temperature gas-cooled reactor.· Several aspects of this demonstration project warrant a hard look.· Such a strategy underpinned the demonstration project which had been running since 1977 in Eindhoven and Rijswijk.· The intention is that the demonstration projects will prove attractive enough to stimulate other local authorities to follow suit.· Even in this demonstration project one of the nine families with a positive diagnosis apparently entered the programme in ignorance.· There have been many demonstration projects, but most of these have been on a very small scale.· For the first two years, the consortium will undertake a feasibility study into the best location for a geothermal demonstration project.
· The disabled from the Prestbury centre and other similar centres are planning a protest demonstration in Cheltenham on Friday to oppose charges.· A protest demonstration by more than 2,000 people on April 7 demanded the bodies of those killed.· Today he talks to police, leads protest demonstrations, confronts Government deputies.· But widespread resistance and protest demonstrations continued.
· The younger generation did seem less committed to the politics of the street demonstration and the illegal parade.· But on Dec. 25, Milosevic banned street demonstrations and deployed cordons of heavily armed riot police to block the parades.· The Weimar Assembly protested to the Allies that the terms were too harsh and there followed a series of street demonstrations.· Instead, the center-right opposition coalition that is leading the street demonstrations is demanding early elections.· On July 16 Bhutto announced her intention to abandon parliamentary politics and engage in street demonstrations to press for fresh elections.· The violent street demonstration witnessed by Abercrombie in Beirut had been in protest at these electoral violations.
· On 8 May a student demonstration in Marseilles was attended by a large number of workers.· However, student demonstrations erupted at Bangkok's Ramkhamhaeng University on Feb. 25, and 15 people were arrested for illegal assembly.· Fang would play an important role in the next round of student demonstrations at the end of 1986.· Clashes between riot police and demonstrators had broken out during a student demonstration outside the Education Ministry on Oct. 24.· The pro-democracy student demonstrations subsided, but the issues raised had not been addressed or resolved by the party.· The student demonstrations against corruption occurred because of illegalities exposed as a result of his high standards of probity.
VERB· At the end of March over 800 people attended the demonstration at Gweebarra bridge.· The women responded to their union's appeal, attending meetings and demonstrations.
· It was usually best to break up a demonstration in the early stages.· Tear gas was used to break up demonstrations by 300 striking bus drivers and students in Managua on July 21.
· He was charged with calling an illegal demonstration, and with being a party to violence.· In early 1995, Hillary Clinton called for a demonstration of how the database operated, another memo shows.
· The visit starts with a demonstration and talk on woodcarving followed by a demonstration and talk on the work of a potter.· A revolution has taken place following a demonstration in Trafalgar Square in 1952.· This was followed by a demonstration, to which the Governor of the state was invited, but he did not attend.
· Facilities should be available to demonstrate equipment to customers, and staff trained to give correct and safe demonstrations.· The first day we arrived over here we were given a demonstration about these screens.· The agent will give a demonstration of the goods on sale, and visitors can examine them and try them out.· From there they start examining the various clothes brushes, with Blue giving demonstrations on his own suit.· But on this occasion he's donning his visor to give an art demonstration.· By June he had worked out the serious bugs and was in business, giving lessons and demonstrations.· Originally my colleagues and I used to give demonstrations whilst the teacher observed and then tried to copy.· A bit later on, I saw you touring round with the army recruiting drive, giving demonstration bouts.
· Some 400 local people attended a protest meeting at the weekend and will hold a demonstration to coincide with the planning talks.· Likewise, Chicano activists have held marches and demonstrations in San Diego during the convention.· The president's foes are vowing to hold large demonstrations every few days to keep pressure on Estrada to resign voluntarily.· Feb. 23-Chechen nationalists plan to hold mass demonstrations in Grozny, capital of the breakaway republic.· The new law on assembly allowed citizens to gather or hold demonstrations without prior approval from the local government.· Black leaders have held demonstrations, candle-lighting ceremonies and town hall meetings over the controversy.· Read in studio Crews from four fire stations threatened with closure have been holding a demonstration against the plans.· Her supporters did something unthinkable at the time: they held anti-Suharto demonstrations.
· The peasants planned to join a demonstration to demand that the state government supply fertilizer and other assistance for their poor farms.
· In the environmental movement, it was women who led demonstrations and marches and clung to trees to stop them being felled.· Instead, the center-right opposition coalition that is leading the street demonstrations is demanding early elections.· They led processions and demonstrations, delivered babies, saved lives.· I joined the Teamsters and started driving trucks-was fired four years later for leading a demonstration.· The threat was made after Bailey helped lead a demonstration last month at Gammage Auditorium before the Republican presidential primary debate.
· The night it was tabled he organized a massive demonstration.
· The disabled from the Prestbury centre and other similar centres are planning a protest demonstration in Cheltenham on Friday to oppose charges.· Feb. 23-Chechen nationalists plan to hold mass demonstrations in Grozny, capital of the breakaway republic.· Suppose a warrant is granted to tap the telephones of an organization which is planning a march or demonstration.· The protesters also planned a series of demonstrations.· The peasants planned to join a demonstration to demand that the state government supply fertilizer and other assistance for their poor farms.
· Free estimates are available on request and a videotape provides a demonstration of how the system works.· The U. S. Department of Labor also provided demonstration grants for a handful of school-to-work programs.· The feasibility of providing a demonstration team will obviously depend on what items and people are available in the respective areas.· Reproducible student pages are provided for some demonstrations as well as for some analysis and application activities and for the explanations.· They provide most impressive demonstrations of the power of natural selection to put together good designs.· Simulators can provide demonstrations which always impress visitors.· Nurses had provided these demonstrations in all cases.· Each of the five centres intends to provide direct sales, demonstrations, project design and planning and systems integration.
· This is why it is important to avoid reducing fundamentalism to a handful of agitators who stage demonstrations in the streets.· Southend fans staged a lengthy demonstration against the chairman after the 2-1 defeat by Ipswich at Roots Hall on Saturday.· I thought to stage a demonstration that would surprise Professor Summerlee here.· Over on the opposite corner, the Guardian Angels staged a counter demonstration.· But Brook supporters have decided to hit back by staging their own demonstration to support the centre's work.· People living in Marl Drive staged a demonstration after waiting more than 18 hours for council workers to come to their assistance.· Disabled workers will be staging a demonstration outside the County Council in Trowbridge before Councillors meet to decide their future.
WORD FAMILYnoundemonstrationdemonstratoradjectivedemonstrabledemonstrativeadverbdemonstrablydemonstrativelyverbdemonstrate
1an event at which a large group of people meet to protest or to support something in public: Supporters staged a demonstration outside the US embassy. Police opened fire on a peaceful demonstration.demonstration against a demonstration against the government’s educational policies2an act of explaining and showing how to do something or how something worksdemonstration of He gave a practical demonstration of the boat’s military potential. a cookery demonstration3formal an action that proves that someone or something has a particular ability, quality, or feelingdemonstration of The high level of calls is a clear demonstration of the need for this service. a physical demonstration of affectionCOLLOCATIONSverbshold/stage a demonstration (=organize and take part in one)· In April, students began holding demonstrations to demand more freedom.organize a demonstration· A large demonstration was organized by the opposition.take part in a demonstration (also participate in a demonstration formal)· As many as 400,000 people took part in the demonstration.go on a demonstration British English (=take part in a demonstration)· I've never been on a demonstration before.join a demonstration· They were prevented by police from joining the demonstration.break up a demonstration (=prevent it from continuing)· Police moved in to break up the demonstration.provoke/spark a demonstration (=cause it)· The incident sparked a demonstration of 2,000 people.a demonstration takes place· Violent street demonstrations took place in the capital.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + demonstrationa big/large demonstration· Opponents of the new law are planning a big demonstration next week.a huge/massive demonstration (=very big)· a series of massive demonstrations against the wara mass demonstration (=involving a very large number of people)· There have been mass demonstrations in some American cities.a peaceful demonstration· Everyone has the right to take part in peaceful demonstrations.a violent demonstration· Nine people have been killed during violent demonstrations.a street demonstration (=in the streets of a city)· A street demonstration completely blocked the centre of the city.a student demonstration (=by students)· In France, student demonstrations were disrupting university teaching.a public demonstration (=by members of the public)· A series of public demonstrations have been held in cities across the country.a protest demonstration (=in which people protest against something)· The price increases were met by a series of strikes and protest demonstrations.a political demonstration (=to protest about the government or a political policy)· She was arrested twice for her part in political demonstrations.an anti-government/pro-democracy etc demonstration· There have been further violent anti-government demonstrations this week.phrasesa demonstration in support of something/somebody· public demonstrations in support of the rebelsa demonstration in protest at something· There were demonstrations in protest at the food shortages.