demonstration

US /ˌdɛmənˈstreʃən/

UK /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃn/

B1

noun

  • Open showing of emotion
  • Public gathering showing disagreement or support
  • Explanation of how something works (e.g. product)
  • An act of showing or explaining how something works.

Examples

student demonstrations in favour of a multi-party system

The visiting president was greeted by hostile demonstrations.