"freedom march" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: freedom marches [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} freedom march (plural freedom marches)
  1. (chiefly US, politics, public policy) A protest rally by people parading in public streets in opposition to racism and in support of civil rights, especially on behalf of African Americans and especially during the 1960s. Wikipedia link: Civil Rights Movement Tags: US Categories (topical): Politics Derived forms: freedom marcher Related terms: desegregation, freedom ride, sit-in
    Sense id: en-freedom_march-en-noun-2OeXSeBw Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, politics

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