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In response to "Word question. This tweet says that pro-Trump protesters are protesting in front of Trump Tower. Is protestor/protest the right word here? -- (link)" by ty97

(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)

Posted by ty97 Feb 5 '17, 11:53

Though I can't think what I would replace it with. And I know what the news source is saying by using the word. So I guess that makes it the right word?

Protest seems to be against something, not for something, that's why I'm playing word games with myself here

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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

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(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)

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