tiltakozó

Tiltakozó is a Hungarian noun and participial adjective that designates a person who objects to or protests against a policy, action, or situation. In everyday language it usually refers to a participant in a demonstration or someone voicing disagreement, i.e., a protester. The plural form is tiltakozók; the feminine form is not morphologically distinct, so both men and women can be referred to as tiltakozók. The term can also function as an adjective in phrases such as tiltakozó álláspont (a dissenting position) or tiltakozó megnyilvánulás (a protesting expression).

Usage and nuance: In media and public discourse, tiltakozó is commonly used to describe people who gather to express opposition, for example “A tiltakozók békésen vonultak fel.” It may refer to a single individual or to a collective group, such as a labor union, student organization, or civic association. The word carries a straightforward meaning of objection, but its connotations depend on context, tone, and accompanying descriptors (peaceful, disruptive, spontaneous, organized).

Etymology and related forms: Tiltakozó is derived from tiltakozik, the verb meaning to protest or to object, with tiltakozás as the noun for a protest. Related terms include tiltakozás (the act of protesting) and tiltakozó csoport (a protesting group), which help describe the social and political phenomena surrounding public dissent.