059- Protest Movements

rebellion

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an organized action, usually violent, against an authority, attempting to bring about a change

protest

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an organized public demonstration expressing strong disapproval of an official policy or action

protester

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someone who publicly shows their disagreement or opposition toward something

to protest

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to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

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demonstration

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a display of support for or protest against something or someone by a march or public meeting

demonstrator

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someone who takes part in a public gathering to protest or to show support

to demonstrate

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to participate in a public gathering to express support for or opposition to a cause, idea, or policy

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in connection with

preposition

/ɪn kənˈɛkʃən wɪð/

Collocation

used to indicate a relationship or association between two or more things

to erect

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to lift, position, and fix something into an upright or vertical position

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barrier

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a physical structure or obstacle that is used to block or restrict access to a certain area, preventing passage or providing security

What is a "barrier"?

A barrier is a structure or object that blocks or restricts movement, access, or passage. It is typically designed to keep people, animals, or objects from crossing a specific boundary. Barriers can include fences, walls, gates, and bollards, and they are commonly used for security or privacy. These barriers can be found in places like construction sites, roads, airports, or private properties. They are also used to prevent accidents, such as barriers along highways or in areas with dangerous conditions.

entire

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involving or describing the whole of something

to uphold

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to support or defend something that is believed to be right so it continues to last

discontinue

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to tolerate

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to allow something one dislikes, especially certain behavior or conditions, without interference or complaint

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to put up with

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/pˌʊt ˈʌp wɪð/

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

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inseparable

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put

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up with

disruption

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an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity

to call on

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/kˈɔːl ˈɑːn/

to officially ask a person or organization to do something

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Phrasal Status

inseparable

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call

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activist

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a person who tries to bring about political or social change, especially someone who supports strong actions such as protests, etc.

disobedience

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refusal to obey someone with authority

conformity

movement

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a group of people with a common political, social, or artistic goal who work together to achieve it

What is a "movement"?

A movement is a group of people working together to achieve a shared political, social, or artistic goal. These individuals aim to cause change or reach a common goal. Movements can be found in various areas, including civil rights, environmental activism, and artistic innovation, where people collaborate to promote their ideas and make an impact on society.

to avert

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to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

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to minimize

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to reduce something to the lowest possible degree or amount, particularly something unpleasant

maximize

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being

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a living thing, such as a tree, human, animal, etc.

human being

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/hjˈuːmən bˈiːɪŋ/

any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage

resistance

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the act of refusing to accept or obey something such as a plan, law, or change

to occupy

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to come to power and control in a place using military force

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to occupy

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to take up, cover, or use the entire space or extent of something

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to occupy

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to live in a place that is either rented or owned

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to stage

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to organize and present something, typically a performance or an event

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mission

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a strong goal, purpose, or ambition that someone is determined to achieve

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