hunger march
Definition
- Noun:
- A protest march by unemployed people: A "hunger march" is a public demonstration, specifically a long walk organized by unemployed individuals to protest their economic conditions and demand relief, often directed at government authorities.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Great Depression saw many hunger marches across the country.
- They organized a hunger march to the capital to demand jobs and food aid.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The term is strongly associated with mass unemployment during the Great Depression of the 1930s.
- Photographs from the era often show the determination of participants in a hunger march.
Variants and Related Words
- Hunger striker (n): A person who refuses to eat as a form of protest.
- While a hunger march involves walking, a hunger striker involves fasting.
Synonyms
- Protest march: A march demonstrating opposition to something.
- Demonstration: A public meeting or march expressing protest.
Related Phrases
- To go on a hunger march: To participate in such a protest.
- Thousands were prepared to go on a hunger march for their rights.
Noun
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a march of protest or demonstration by the unemployed
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