social justice

American  

[soh-shuhl juhs-tis] / ˈsoʊ ʃəl ˈdʒʌs tɪs /

noun

1. fair treatment of all people in a society, including respect for the rights of minorities and equitable distribution of resources among members of a community.

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Etymology

Origin of social justice

First recorded in 1825–30

Example Sentences

Fox also had his own spreadsheet, built around a Control-F search for terms like tribal, immigrants, diversity, inclusion, Indigenous, Native, equity, equality, marginalized, BIPOC, solidarity, citizenship, melting pot, social justice, and gay.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

My lifelong commitment to social justice and my eternal skepticism of power and avarice comes from what I learned growing up at St. Boniface in Anaheim.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Its social contract is built on uncompromising moral standards, an emphasis on resolute social justice, and, of course, a distaste for those who fail to properly share those values.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Bates-Chamberlain is founder and executive director of Live Free Chicago-Live Free Illinois, a social justice organization built on the Black church tradition.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

The church’s pastor, the Reverend Jeremiah Wright, was known as a sensational preacher with a passion for social justice and was now officiating at our wedding.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama