"consciousness-raising" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: consciousness-raisings [plural]
Etymology: First known use: 1968. Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} consciousness-raising (countable and uncountable, plural consciousness-raisings)
  1. An increase of concerned awareness, especially of some social or political issue. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-consciousness-raising-en-noun-oZ8GCM5f Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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