mass movement

American  

noun

1. an organized effort by a large number of people, especially those not forming part of the elite of a given society, to bring about pervasive changes in existing social, economic, or political institutions, frequently characterized by charismatic leadership.

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Etymology

Origin of mass movement

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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mass movement

So far, officials say there is no sign of mass movement toward Turkey linked to developments in Iran.

From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026

“We’ve seen how there is power with a mass movement of people. And so we’re hoping that the same thing can happen in this case.”

From Salon ● Nov. 25, 2025

That’s where you start to get into mass movement and mass liberation.

From Slate ● Oct. 13, 2025

As he puts it, "the incentives of the internet" aren't always the incentives of a successful mass movement.

From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2025

When King started the 1956 Birmingham bus boycott, Moore had urged his friend to take the action nationwide, but King was not prepared to lead a mass movement at the time.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson