Reform Movement (Noun)
Meaning
A movement intended to bring about social and humanitarian reforms.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The reform movement in the late 19th century sought to address issues such as child labor and women's suffrage.
- The goal of the reform movement was to bring about positive changes in society through peaceful means.
- The Progressive Era was marked by a wave of reform movements aimed at combating corruption and promoting social justice.
- The abolitionist movement, which advocated for the end of slavery, is an example of a successful reform movement in the United States.
- The temperance movement, a reform movement aimed at reducing the consumption of alcohol, led to the passage of the 18th Amendment in 1919.