anti-government protests
Marching against authority
Anti-government protests are public demonstrations opposing the policies, actions, or existence of a ruling government.
They range from peaceful marches to violent uprisings: Anti-government protests swept the capital for weeks.
The term is neutral—it describes the target of dissent without characterizing protesters as righteous or seditious.
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- mass mobilizationWidespread organized public activation
- activistsPeople working for causes
- Arab Spring2010s Middle Eastern revolutions
- sit-inProtest by remaining seated
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anti-government protestspatriotic rallies
Gatherings celebrating one's country
anti-government protestsmilitary parades
Ceremonial armed forces processions
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