demonstration
gb/dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/ us/dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/
A2
English
~ 2600
tüntetés, bemutató, bemutatás, megnyilvánulás, bizonyíték, kifejezés
NOUN
B1
1
tüntetés
B1
Usage pattern:
a demonstration against/for [something]
Thousands joined the demonstration against climate change.
Ezrek vettek részt a klímaváltozás elleni tüntetésen.
Police were deployed to control the large demonstration.
Rendőröket vezényeltek ki a nagy tüntetés biztosítására.
The demonstration outside the parliament lasted several hours.
Learner examples
Many people went to the city for the demonstration.
Sokan mentek a városba a tüntetésre.
The demonstration was about workers' rights.
A tüntetés a munkavállalói jogokról szólt.
We saw a big demonstration in the park.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'demonstration' with 'demonstrator'; the former is the event, the latter is a person taking part.
Meaning
public protest or rally
Collocations
hold a demonstration
|peaceful demonstration
|anti-government demonstration
|mass demonstration
Synonyms
protest (General term for expressing objection, can be verbal or physical; 'demonstration' usually refers to a public gathering.)
Antonyms
celebration (An event held to express joy or honor something, opposite in intent to most demonstrations.)
Themes
politics
|society
|activism
|law
|communication
Definition
A group of people meeting in public to show that they support or are against something.
An organized public gathering where people express their opinions or demands, often about political or social issues.
NOUN
A2
2
Usage pattern:
a demonstration of [something]
The teacher gave a demonstration of the experiment.
A tanár bemutatót tartott a kísérletről.
We attended a cooking demonstration at the food festival.
Részt vettünk egy főzőbemutatón az ételfesztiválon.
The salesperson offered a live demonstration of the new phone.
Learner examples
The chef gave a cooking demonstration.
A séf főzőbemutatót tartott.
He showed a demonstration of the new game.
Bemutatót tartott az új játékról.
She did a demonstration of the dance steps.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'demonstration' with 'display'; 'display' focuses on showing something, not necessarily explaining how it works.
Meaning
showing how something works
Collocations
give a demonstration
|live demonstration
|cooking demonstration
|product demonstration
Synonyms
presentation (A more general term for sharing information; may not involve showing a process physically.)
Antonyms
explanation (Describes something in words without physically showing it.)
Themes
education
|technology
|business
|work
|communication
Definition
When a person shows how to do something or how something works.
The act of showing someone how something functions or how an activity is performed.
NOUN
B2
3
Usage pattern:
a demonstration of [quality/feeling]
Her quick action was a clear demonstration of courage.
Gyors cselekedete a bátorság egyértelmű megnyilvánulása volt.
The applause was a strong demonstration of their appreciation.
A taps az elismerésük erőteljes kifejezése volt.
His success is a demonstration of hard work paying off.
Learner examples
The gift was a demonstration of his love.
Az ajándék a szeretetének kifejezése volt.
Her work is a demonstration of her talent.
A munkája a tehetségének bizonyítéka.
This is a demonstration of good teamwork.
Meaning
clear display of quality or feeling
Collocations
demonstration of love
|demonstration of skill
|demonstration of support
Synonyms
expression (Focuses more on outward signs of feelings, whereas 'demonstration' can also show abilities or facts.)
Antonyms
concealment (Hiding or keeping a quality or feeling from being noticed.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something that shows clearly that a quality, feeling, or fact is true.
An action that clearly shows a particular quality, feeling, or fact.
Grammar
Dictionary form
demonstration
IPA
GB/dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/
US/dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
demon - stra - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (tion)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: demonstration
- Plural: demonstration, demonstrations
Word family
Forms
demonstrations
noun
Core family
demonstrate
verb B1
Related words
demonstrator
noun B2
demo
noun B1
Advanced or less common
demonstrable
adjective
demonstrably
adverb
demonstrative
adjective
Expressions
peaceful demonstration
1/pˈisfəl dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
nonviolent public protest
A public meeting where people show their opinions without using violence.
Examples
- The students organized a peaceful demonstration in front of city hall.
- Police monitored the peaceful demonstration closely.
public demonstration
1/pˈʌblɪk dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
open event showing opinions or skills
An event where people show their ideas, protests, or skills in front of others.
Examples
- The invention was unveiled at a public demonstration.
- A public demonstration was held to protest the decision.
stage a demonstration
1/stˈeɪd͡ʒ ə dˌɛmənstɹˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
organize and hold protest
To plan and make a public protest happen.
Examples
- Workers decided to stage a demonstration over pay cuts.
- Activists staged a demonstration outside the embassy.