movement — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

movement (/ˈmuːv.mənt/)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Culture & Society

🔊 /ˈmuːv.mənt/

Meaning

Meaning: organized group for change

A group of people working together to advance shared ideas or goals, or the act of changing position. It often drives social or political change.

Examples

🗣 The environmental movement brought millions of people together to demand action on climate change.

Etymology

From Old French ‘movement’, from Latin ‘movere’ (to move), plus ‘-ment’.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in politics, the arts, and everyday physical description.

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Tags: politics, society

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