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

“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

That there was not a mass movement to stop flying after that crash calls into question how many travelers will see the government canceling their flights and just take Duffy’s word that there was no other option.

From Slate

There is no doubt that there will be opposition, he said, but the mass movement behind him will overcome it.

From BBC

The hate crime, which targeted Black people, resulted in nine deaths and sparked a mass movement against the veneration of figures who fought to perpetuate slavery in America.

From Los Angeles Times

The protests started in July 2024 against civil service job quotas for relatives of those who fought in the 1971 war but soon escalated into a mass movement to overthrow Hasina.

From BBC