"white power" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Modelled on black power, a slogan used by Black American activists to call for autonomy and freedom from social discrimination. In the 1960s, white-power advocates began using "white power" as a rally cry for militant actions to overthrow the US government, which was making moves towards desegregation. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} white power (uncountable)
  1. White supremacy. Tags: uncountable Derived forms: white power music, white power skinhead
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