社会運動
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Meanings
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social movement
Refers to organized collective action aimed at social change, such as civil rights, environmental, or labor movements.
The environmental protection social movement is spreading.
When he was young, he participated in social movements.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉で社会運動を起こすto start a social movement (in a place)
A major social movement arose in that country.
- 社会運動に参加するto take part in a social movement
She has been taking part in social movements since her student days.
- 社会運動を展開するto carry out / develop a social movement
They are carrying out a social movement for environmental protection.
- 社会運動が広がるfor a social movement to spread
The social movement spread rapidly through social media.