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Meaning of civil rights movement | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

/ˈsɪvɪl ˈɹaɪts ˈmuːvmənt/

Definitions

Any of a number of movements against systemic oppression in various different countries, but especially
Any of a number of movements against systemic oppression in various different countries, but especially:
US, historical
A social and political movement in the United States between 1954 and 1968 that aimed to end racial segregation, discrimination, and disfranchisement.
US, historical

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

civil servant Civil servants civil service civil society civil status civil suit