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political movement

[ pəˈlɪtɪk(ə)l ˈmuːvmənt ]

Noun

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social change

A political movement is a group of people who come together to achieve a common political goal through organized action. Political movements can range from grassroots movements focused on local issues to national or even international movements seeking systemic change. They often involve advocacy, protest, lobbying, and other forms of political engagement.

Synonyms

political activism, political campaign, political protest.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
political movement	When referring to a larger, organized effort to change or maintain certain political or social conditions over a long period. The civil rights movement in the 1960s aimed to end racial discrimination Environmental movements around the world are working to combat climate change
political campaign	In the context of organized efforts designed to influence decision-making within a specific group, particularly during elections. He worked on a political campaign to get his favorite candidate elected The political campaign focused on healthcare reform and economic growth
political activism	When talking about actions taken to promote political change, usually involving vigorous efforts such as protests, petitions, and public speaking. Her political activism in the fight for women's rights includes organizing rallies and speaking at conferences The group's political activism brought attention to unfair labor practices
political protest	When discussing actions taken by a group of people to express their opposition to a particular policy or political situation, often in a public and sometimes confrontational manner. There was a political protest against the new tax laws in the city center The students organized a political protest to demand climate action from the government

Examples of usage

The civil rights movement in the United States was a powerful political movement that fought for racial equality.
The environmental movement advocates for policies to protect the planet and combat climate change.

Translations

Translations of the word "political movement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 movimento político

🇮🇳 राजनीतिक आंदोलन

🇩🇪 politische Bewegung

🇮🇩 gerakan politik

🇺🇦 політичний рух

🇵🇱 ruch polityczny

🇯🇵 政治運動

🇫🇷 mouvement politique

🇪🇸 movimiento político

🇹🇷 siyasi hareket

🇰🇷 정치 운동

🇸🇦 حركة سياسية

🇨🇿 politické hnutí

🇸🇰 politické hnutie

🇨🇳 政治运动

🇸🇮 politično gibanje

🇮🇸 stjórnmálahreyfing

🇰🇿 саяси қозғалыс

🇬🇪 პოლიტიკური მოძრაობა

🇦🇿 siyasi hərəkat

🇲🇽 movimiento político

Etymology

The concept of political movements dates back to ancient times when groups of individuals would come together to advocate for change or challenge existing power structures. Over the centuries, political movements have played a significant role in shaping societies and influencing government policies. From the suffragette movement fighting for women's rights to the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa, political movements have been instrumental in driving social progress and advancing democracy.