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social justice

American

[soh-shuhl juhs-tis] / ˈsoʊ ʃəl ˈdʒʌs tɪs /

noun

fair treatment of all people in a society, including respect for the rights of minorities and equitable distribution of resources among members of a community.

Etymology

Origin of social justice

First recorded in 1825–30

Example Sentences

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Pope Leo XIV heads to Spain on Saturday for a visit focused on immigration and social justice at a politically turbulent time for Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Several hundred city residents, social justice activists, and dozens of Newark police officers encircled the DHS site where Baraka was being held.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

Shirley-Anne Somerville has held onto the social justice brief, while also taking up the housing role.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Sisters Nneka and Chiney Ogwumike have become leading voices for women in sports and social justice advocacy.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Many of them, like Sojourner Truth and Victoria Woodhull, became important spokeswomen for other social justice movements.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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