counterprotester

English

Etymology

counter- +‎ protester

Noun

counterprotester (plural counterprotesters)

1. A person engaging in a counterprotest
   • 2007 March 31, Steven Lee Myers, “Standoff in Ukraine Prompts Some to Seek New Election”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     By Friday, protesters were already gathering in Kiev, the capital, as were counterprotesters loyal to Mr. Yanukovich.

Synonyms

• counterdemonstrator