social justice

[soh-shuhl juhs-tis]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of social justice¹

First recorded in 1825–30

Example Sentences

On substance, Leo is showing much continuity with Francis, including by making social justice a central theme of his reign.

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While it’s all well and good to laud Mamdani’s extraordinary political talents and inspiring leadership for social justice, at the same time we should recognize that he has entered into an embrace with a rattlesnake.

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Questions about social justice and diversity became popular after the Black Lives Matter movement grew a few years ago.

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The campus, divided into six pilot programs, was conceived as an investment in underserved students and an embodiment of RFK’s legacy of social justice and tolerance.

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The US pope has made social justice a key theme of his papacy, now in its sixth month since being made head of the world's Catholics in May following the death of Pope Francis.

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