English · Culture & Society
movement
/ˈmuːv.mənt/
[/ˈmuːv.mənt/]
organized group for change
Intermediatenoun
Definition
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.
Example
The environmental movement brought millions of people together to demand action on climate change.
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.