antibusing

American  

[an-tee-buhs-ing, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈbʌs ɪŋ, ˌæn taɪ- /

Or antibussing

adjective

1. opposing legislation that requires the busing of students to schools outside their neighborhoods, especially as a means of achieving socioeconomic or racial diversity among students in a public school.

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Etymology

Origin of antibusing

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70; anti- + busing

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When antibusing hecklers forced him off the podium at a Boston stop, he never lost his dignity and won the respect of opponents in the audience.

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The 16-year-old daughter of a militant antibusing leader has given up hope of becoming a speech therapist after staying home last year.

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As word of the fighting spread, antibusing forces, most of them teenagers, began gathering at other nearby schools.

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His strategy, the mayor's aides explained, would draw antibusing sentiment off the street and into the courtroom.

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Although a few minor demonstrations were held by antibusing groups, there were no serious incidents in the schools or along the bus routes.

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