Pronunciation

/ˈmuːvmənt/

Definitions

• Noun: A series of actions or activities intended to achieve a particular goal or bring about a specific change. For example: “The civil rights movement aimed to end racial discrimination.”
  • The act of moving or changing position; motion. Example: “The gentle movement of the pendulum was mesmerizing.”
  • A group of people working together to advance a shared political, social, or artistic cause. Example: “The feminist movement sought equal rights for women.”
  • In art, music, or literature, a characteristic style or trend. Example: “Abstract expressionism was a major movement in American art during the post-war era.”

Phrases

• “A mass movement” refers to a widespread and organized group of people advocating for change.
• “Social movements” denote collective actions around a shared interest or concern in society.
• “Movement therapy” refers to treatment methods that use physical movement to promote healing and well-being.

Example Sentences

• Noun (change): “There has been a significant movement towards renewable energy sources in recent years.”
• Noun (group): “Her involvement with the environmental movement led her to organize several local clean-up campaigns.”
• Noun (artistic trend): “Impressionism marked a revolutionary movement in painting, emphasizing light and color over realistic detail.”

Synonyms

• Motion
• Shift
• Change
• Progression
• Action
• Campaign
• Crusade
• Drive
• Struggle
• Movement toward (a goal)
• Flux
• Advance