Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with demonstration in British Collocation
demonstration
noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
UK
/ˌdemənˈstreɪʃ(ə)n/
clear
clear
simple
Flooding is a clear demonstration of the fact that the climate is changing.
strong
convincing
graphic
impressive
powerful
Heal’s career was a powerful demonstration of the influential role that a talented and determined shopkeeper can play.
for/against a particular thing
anti-capitalist
anti-globalization
anti-government
anti-war
pro-democracy
An impressive anti-war demonstration took place in Manchester on Saturday to coincide with International Women’s Day.
peaceful/not peaceful
non-violent
peaceful
violent
We would never target a group for their peaceful demonstrations.
large
big
huge
large
mass
massive
A mass demonstration against the talks attracted over 25,000 trade unionists, workers and residents.
not planned
spontaneous
Wide swathes of the population were involved in spontaneous demonstrations and actions.