noun
civil rights movement (esp. American)
Refers to organized efforts to secure equal rights, especially the mid-20th century movement in the United States.
公民権運動はアメリカ社会に大きな変化をもたらした。
The civil rights movement brought about major changes in American society.
キング牧師は公民権運動の指導者として知られている。
Dr. King is known as a leader of the civil rights movement.
Compound of 公民権 (civil rights) and 運動 (movement).