civil rights
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The rights of individuals to receive equal treatment under the law and freedom from discrimination.
Usage notes
Often capitalized as 'the Civil Rights Movement' when referring specifically to the 1950s and 1960s struggle in the United States.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The 1960s _____ movement fought to end legal segregation in the United States."
Answer: civil rights
In your own words, what does "civil rights" mean?
The rights of individuals to receive equal treatment under the law and freedom from discrimination.
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