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demonstrator

noun

dem·​on·​stra·​tor ˈde-mən-ˌstrā-tər How to pronounce demonstrator (audio)
Synonyms of demonstratornext
: one that demonstrates:
a
: a product (such as an automobile) used to demonstrate performance or merits to prospective buyers
b
: a person who engages in a public demonstration

Examples of demonstrator in a Sentence

Thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets.
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View gallery - 4 images China's TCab Tech has successfully completed transition flight tests for its full-scale E20 eVTOL demonstrator, a major milestone that proves its aircraft can handle the most complex part of its flight envelope. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2025 In October, more than two million demonstrators marched through more than 100 Italian cities to protest the war in Gaza. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025 During tests, the demonstrator successfully emulated real-world instantaneous reserve applications using actual grid frequency data. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2025 Furious protesters have clashed with federal agents outside ICE facilities and at the scene of arrests, and the Department of Homeland Security has accused some demonstrators of damaging federal property, assaulting agents and impeding law enforcement. Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for demonstrator

Word History

Etymology

demonstrate + -or entry 1

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of demonstrator was in 1593

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“Demonstrator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demonstrator. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

demonstrator

noun
dem·​on·​stra·​tor ˈdem-ən-ˌstrāt-ər How to pronounce demonstrator (audio)
1
: a person who makes or takes part in a demonstration
2
: a manufactured article (as an automobile) used for purposes of demonstration

Medical Definition

demonstrator

noun
dem·​on·​stra·​tor ˈdem-ən-ˌstrāt-ər How to pronounce demonstrator (audio)
: a teacher or teacher's assistant who demonstrates principles or theories studied (as by dissection, experiment, or chemical preparation)

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