1. people who protest or object to something; those who make formal complaints or objections
Usage: formal
2. members of a Protestant Christian denomination that arose in the Netherlands in the early 17th century, opposing strict Calvinist doctrines
Usage: historical; religious

Examples

• The remonstrants gathered outside city hall to voice their concerns about the new policy.
• Several remonstrants spoke at the town meeting against the proposed development.
• The committee listened patiently to the remonstrants’ complaints.
• Historical records show that the Remonstrants faced persecution for their religious beliefs.
• The Remonstrants published their objections to predestination doctrine in 1610.
• Many remonstrants felt their voices were not being heard by the administration.