remonstrant

adjective

re·​mon·​strant ri-ˈmän(t)-strənt How to pronounce remonstrant (audio)
: vigorously objecting or opposing
remonstrant noun
remonstrantly adverb

Word History

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of remonstrant was in 1773

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“Remonstrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remonstrant. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

remonstrant

adjective
re·​mon·​strant ri-ˈmän(t)-strənt How to pronounce remonstrant (audio)
: strongly objecting or opposing
remonstrantly adverb

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