demos

noun

Definition of demosnext
plural of demo, British
as in demonstrations
a mass meeting for the purpose of displaying or arousing support for a cause or person a demo to support the Prime Minister

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  1. demonstrations
  2. rallies
Noun
  • To name just a few, there were mass student protests in 1968, weeks of suburban unrest in 2005, yellow vest protests in 2018-2019, and demonstrations in 2023 against raising the retirement age.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Rights groups say Iran has in recent months executed 34 people in connection with the January protests in a bid to intimidate society and prevent further demonstrations.
    — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of demonstrations
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  • On the Kansas side, there are rallies in Lawrence, Mission and two in Overland Park.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
  • French police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse violent protesters who joined the rallies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of rallies
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“Demos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demos. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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