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

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

As somebody interested in a teaching career, I firmly believe that the literacy problem in this country is, at its core, a threat to social justice.

From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026

The Midnight Hour’s stance on social justice issues was baked into the store’s ethos since it was established.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 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