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Social Movements

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Wordcount: 18 Words
Vocabulary Series: Essential Nouns

Icon of people hold a peace banner, depicting a social movement, part of a series of 18 essential social movement-related vocabulary words.

Movement

NOUN

A movement is a large group of people working together for a shared goal.

The civil rights movement changed the course of history in the United States.

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Protest

NOUN

A protest is a gathering of people to express disagreement publicly.

The climate change protest attracted thousands from across the city.

demonstration is a word similar to protest

Icon of people holding up signs and marching, depicting a march, part of a series of 18 essential social movement-related vocabulary words.

March

NOUN

A march is a walk by a group to show support for a cause.

The People's Climate March in 2014 drew global attention to climate change.

walk is a word similar to march

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Cause

NOUN

A cause is a principle or goal that people support or fight for.

The cause attracted global support for clean oceans.

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Activist

NOUN

An activist is a person who takes action for a cause.

Digital rights activists are fighting for online privacy.

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Supporters

NOUN

Supporters are people who back or favor a particular cause or person.

Supporters of animal rights gathered to promote cruelty-free living.

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Grassroots

NOUN

Grassroots refers to a movement or campaign that is started by ordinary people, rather than by organizations or institutions.

Grassroots movements often start with small, local actions that inspire wider change.

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Solidarity

NOUN

Solidarity is unity among people with a common interest or cause.

Solidarity among nations strengthened peace efforts.

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Rally

NOUN

A rally is a large meeting to support a cause, with speeches and cheering.

A rally to support local farmers attracted people from surrounding areas.

assembly is a word similar to rally

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Petition

NOUN

A petition is a document people sign to support a cause or request change.

A petition called for banning plastic bags citywide.

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Boycott

NOUN

A boycott is refusal to buy or use something to protest or force change.

Consumers started a boycott of products from companies harming the environment.

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Strike

NOUN

A strike is when workers stop working to demand better conditions or pay.

The airline strike disrupted holiday plans for many travelers.

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Rights

NOUN

Rights are legal or moral entitlements that individuals have.

Human rights organizations are vital in the fight against injustice.

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Reform

NOUN

 A reform is a change to improve something, often a system or law.

The reform aims to make the tax system fairer for everyone.

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Advocacy

NOUN

Advocacy is actively supporting a cause or proposal.

The group's advocacy efforts increased awareness about mental health.

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Banner

NOUN

Banners are large signs with messages, used in protests and marches.

Marchers carried banners calling for peace.

Icon of a variety of signs and placards used in a protest, depicting a placard, part of a series of 18 essential social movement-related vocabulary words.

Placard

NOUN

A placard is a small sign held by individuals in protests, showing messages.

Each protester held a placard with a message for peace.

sign is a word similar to placard

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Chant

NOUN

A chant is repeated words or phrases by a crowd to show solidarity or support.

Chants for freedom inspired the audience.