freedom ride

American

Or Freedom Ride

noun

(especially in the 1960s) a bus trip made to parts of the southern U.S. by persons engaging in efforts to integrate racially segregated public facilities.

Other Word Forms

freedomrider noun

Etymology

Origin of freedom ride

An Americanism dating back to 1960–65

Example Sentences

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It turned out the snake had given up its freedom ride and crawled back to its terrarium.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 30, 2022

"Today is Leah's last freedom ride," her son Edgar said.

From Fox News • Jun. 10, 2019

In the summer of 1961, 13 civil rights protestors went on the first freedom ride.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012

I am endlessly transforming and riding, and I am the vehicle for the voice of my fans, for the voice of my creativity, and I’m always on a freedom ride to myself.

From New York Times • May 20, 2011

"This isn't like a one-shot freedom ride," explains an enthusiastic Wayne coed.

From Time Magazine Archive

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