marcher

1 of 2

noun (1)

march·​er ˈmär-chər How to pronounce marcher (audio)
: one who inhabits a border region

marcher

2 of 2

noun (2)

: one that marches
especially : one that marches for a specific cause
a peace marcher

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Ohio’s governor and officials condemn it Some marchers carried black flags emblazoned with red swastikas, a notorious symbol of hate, antisemitism and White supremacy tracing to the murderous legacy of Germany’s Nazi Party and the Holocaust. Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024 An unknown number of people were detained after bar patrons confronted the marchers in a conflict that included the use of pepper spray. Andrew King, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024 Organizers of this year's Fourth of July parade are trying out a Sensory Zone, a dedicated block toward the end of the parade where floats and marchers will be asked to refrain from using flashing lights, loud music or sirens. Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2024 Protests followed the 2016 election in Oakland, with thousands of marchers taking to the streets. Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for marcher 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1589, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of marcher was in the 14th century

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“Marcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marcher. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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