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/ˈproʊˌtest/ 
| singular | protest |
| plural | protests |
The organization has made a formal protest against the nuclear testing.
She resigned in protest against the company's unfair policies.
He left the building without protest after the police arrived.
The decision raised a storm of protest among farmers and agricultural workers.
peaceful protests against the war
Students will hold a protest this weekend at the federal building.
Collocations: protest This is the American English definition of protest. View British English definition of protest.
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