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In response to "(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)" by ty97

maybe demonstrators is the word I was looking for. Either way, as I said it's just a language usage nit

Posted by ty97 Feb 5 '17, 12:01

but protestors has felt somewhat off usage to me every time I've seen that tweet, so figured I'd ask y'all's opinion

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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

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