Meaning of the word demonstrations in English

What does demonstrations mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

demonstrations

US /ˌdɛm.ənˈstreɪ.ʃənz/
UK /ˌdɛm.ənˈstreɪ.ʃənz/

Plural Noun

1.

public meetings or marches to express opposition to or support for something

Example:
Thousands of people took part in the anti-government demonstrations.
The student demonstrations turned violent.
2.

acts of showing or explaining how something works or how to do something

Example:
The chef gave cooking demonstrations at the food festival.
The company offers free product demonstrations to potential customers.