hunger-march
Definition
Noun: A "hunger-march" is a protest march, typically organized by unemployed or impoverished people, to draw attention to their economic hardship and demand government action, especially during periods of high unemployment or economic depression.
Usage Examples
- (Protest marches by unemployed workers during the 1930s.)
- (A demonstration aimed at highlighting poverty and unemployment.)
Advanced Usage
"to lead a hunger-march": to organize or be at the forefront of such a protest.
- The union leader led a hunger-march through the city center. (He directed the protest march.)
"hunger-march movement": a series or campaign of such marches.
- The hunger-march movement gained momentum as unemployment rose. (The collective protests became more widespread.)
Variants and Related Words
Hunger-marcher (n): a participant in a hunger-march.
- Thousands of hunger-marchers gathered in the square. (The people taking part in the protest.)
Hunger (n): the feeling of needing or wanting to eat; also used figuratively for strong desire.
- March (n): an organized walk by a group of people to protest or make a point.
Synonyms
- Protest march: a general term for a march expressing opposition.
- Demonstration: a public display of group feelings or opinions.
Related Idioms
- "March on empty stomachs": a figurative expression for protesting due to lack of food or resources.
- The workers marched on empty stomachs to the government building. (They protested because they were hungry and jobless.)
Phrasal Verbs
- March on: to continue marching towards a destination, often with determination.
- The crowd marched on despite the rain. (They continued their protest march.)