social justice
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of social justice
First recorded in 1825–30
Example Sentences
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What is needed, he told a group of Hungarian workers, “is more dynamism, more social justice, more democracy.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
He’s also been a vocal advocate for social justice and humanitarian causes both in the U.S. and abroad.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Scotland's social justice secretary, Shirley Anne Somerville, said the Scottish government - along with Highland Council and NHS Highland - repeatedly raised questions around the practical suitability of the site.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
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
We talk about the intersection of ethics, social justice, and science, and sometimes it gets kind of heated.
From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan
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