Social Movement (Noun)
Meaning
A group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals; "he was a charter member of the movement"; "politicians have to respect a mass movement"; "he led the national liberation front".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The social movement of the 1960s led to significant changes in civil rights laws.
- She was a key figure in the women's rights social movement of the early 20th century.
- The labor social movement in the United States resulted in the establishment of Labor Day as a national holiday.
- He became a prominent leader in the social movement to end apartheid in South Africa.
- The social movement to address climate change has gained momentum in recent years, with widespread protests and calls for government action.