Die Demonstration
Example: Die Demonstration gestern war friedlich und gut organisiert.
Definition
"Die Demonstration" refers to a public event where people gather to express their opinions, usually political or social, by marching or holding signs. It is often organized to raise awareness, show support, or protest against an issue or cause.
Etymology
The word "Demonstration" comes from the Latin 'demonstratio,' meaning 'a showing or proving.' It entered German from French and Latin, reflecting the act of clearly showing or presenting one's views publicly. Did you know? The term originally implied a logical proof before becoming associated with public protests.
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"Die Demonstration" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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