mass movement

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mass movement¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Mr Tryl, however, believes that while eco-populism could be a good way of getting known, the Greens would then need to "moderate" to become a "genuine mass movement party with potential for power".

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The protests began against civil service job quotas for relatives of those who fought in the 1971 war of independence and escalated into a mass movement that ousted Hasina, who had been in power for 15 years.

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Launching his leadership campaign, Polanski said the party needed to build a "mass movement" to counter and provide a "real alternative" to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party.

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Launching his own leadership campaign on Monday, Polanski said the party needed to build a "mass movement" to counter Nigel Farage's Reform UK party.

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XR's former spokesperson, Mr Read, believes campaigners should now focus on building a mass movement.

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