social justice
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of social justice
First recorded in 1825–30
Example Sentences
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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
With a passion for social justice, the actor launched a production company to develop and fund politically relevant films.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Pope Leo XIV heads to Spain on Saturday for a visit focused on immigration and social justice at a politically turbulent time for Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
From Barron's ● Jun. 6, 2026
Becerra, she said, is too much of a career politician for her liking, but Steyer impressed her with his promise not to take corporate money and his position on social justice issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
Would that I could say I am caught up in Addie’s passion for social justice and the electoral process.
From "The Misfits" by James Howe
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