independence movement
nounUK /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns ˈmuːvmənt/
US /ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəns ˈmuvmənt/
A group of people working together to make their country free.
The independence movement helped the country become free from outside rule.
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2. A campaign by a group to gain freedom from another country's control.
The independence movement grew stronger after the new laws were passed.
3. An organized effort to break away and form a separate nation.
Leaders of the independence movement met to plan their next steps.
4. A push by people to govern themselves instead of being ruled by others.
The independence movement inspired people across the region.