noun
Zenkoku Suiheisha; National Levelers' Association
A historical Burakumin rights organization active from 1922 to 1942. Used primarily in historical or social movement contexts.
全国水平社は1922年に結成された。
The Zenkoku Suiheisha was founded in 1922.
全国水平社の活動は戦前の部落解放運動の中心だった。
The activities of the Zenkoku Suiheisha were central to the prewar Buraku liberation movement.
Postwar successor organization to the Zenkoku Suiheisha, continuing Burakumin rights advocacy.
The name is composed of 全国 (nationwide), 水平 (level, equality), and 社 (association), reflecting the organization's aim for social equality.