equalitymovement
nounUK /ɪˈkwɒlɪti ˈmuːvmənt/
US /ɪˈkwɑːləti ˈmuːvmənt/
A group of people working together to make sure everyone is treated fairly.
The equality movement helped win the right to vote for women.
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2. A push to give all people the same chances in school and at work.
The equality movement in education opened doors for many children.
3. A campaign to end unfair treatment based on race, gender, or ability.
Her grandmother joined the equality movement in the 1960s.
4. A shared effort by many people to change laws so everyone is treated the same.
The equality movement led to new laws against discrimination.