Definition

A strong and formal way of showing disagreement or expressing a statement of belief.

Example

The protestation of the citizens was heard by the government officials.

Conversation

Did you hear about the protestation at the park yesterday?

Yeah, I saw some videos online; it looked intense!

People were really passionate about their cause and made their voices heard.

Absolutely, it's great to see so many people stand up for what they believe in.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Protestation → It is formed from "pro-" (meaning forth) and "testari" (meaning to witness or testify), combined with the suffix "-ation" (indicating an action or process). The word "protestation" refers to the act of witnessing or declaring something forth, often in a formal manner.

Memory Tip

Think of 'witnessing' ('testari') something 'forth' ('pro-') — that's why protestation means formally declaring or witnessing a statement.

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