social justice
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of social justice
First recorded in 1825–30
Example Sentences
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Mr. Buck analyzed more than 400 readings from 75 course syllabi and categorized them as “traditional,” “progressive,” “therapeutic,” or “critical,” meaning critical race and other social justice theories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
She added to the informant on an encrypted messaging app that she had "picked up some anarchist literature at the social justice center" which "could have some good tips."
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Burnham credits his working-class Catholic upbringing for having a big impact on his politics, particularly teachings around social justice.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
What is needed, he told a group of Hungarian workers, “is more dynamism, more social justice, more democracy.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
What I know about her from Jupe: she does a lot of social justice stuff—organizes protest marches and goes around to high schools, ours included, to get students “active in their communities.”
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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