Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
civil rights movement
noun
/ˈsɪv.əl raɪts ˈmuːv.mənt/
Definition
A struggle for social justice that took place mainly in the 1950s and 1960s, aiming to secure equal rights and eliminate racial discrimination against African Americans in the United States.
Examples
- The civil rights movement led to significant changes in laws regarding racial equality.
- Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent leader in the civil rights movement.
- Protests and marches were common during the civil rights movement as people sought justice.
Meaning
A collective effort by individuals and groups to achieve legal and social equality for marginalized populations, particularly in relation to race.
Synonyms
- Social justice movement
- Equal rights movement
- Human rights movement
