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Word question. This tweet says that pro-Trump protesters are protesting in front of Trump Tower. Is protestor/protest the right word here? -- (link)

Posted by ty97 Feb 5 '17, 11:52

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https://twitter.com/FoxNews/status/828319065441656832 (twitter.com)

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nuisance -- nm - Peglegpete Feb 5, 11:57
(note: question is not a dig at the actions these folks are taking nor at the news source) I've just been struggling with if the word is the best fit -- (edited) - ty97 Feb 5, 11:53 7
- maybe demonstrators is the word I was looking for. Either way, as I said it's just a language usage nit - ty97 Feb 5, 12:01 3
  - Supporters -- nm - Beryllium Feb 5, 12:03 2
    - But what's the verb then? Demonstrators demonstrate. Protestors protest. - ty97 Feb 5, 12:05 1
      - "Trump supporters are rallying outside of Trump Tower" -- nm* - Roger More Feb 5, 12:06
- boosters -- nm - mud Feb 5, 11:55 2
  - Actors -- nm - Beryllium Feb 5, 11:56 1
    - there good -- nm - Pakled Prez Feb 5, 11:58
it a rally not a protest imo -- nm - Beaker Feb 5, 11:53

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