mass meeting

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mass meeting

A large crowd gathers for a mass meeting in the city park.

Definition

Noun: A large, often public, gathering of people, typically organized for a specific purpose such as listening to speeches, showing support for a cause, or participating in a demonstration. The primary aim is often to generate enthusiasm, solidarity, or collective action among the attendees.

Usage

The term "mass meeting" is used to describe a formal or semi-formal assembly characterized by its large scale. It implies a planned event with a unifying theme or goal, distinct from a spontaneous crowd. It is commonly used in political, social, or organizational contexts.

Examples
  • The political candidate held a mass meeting in the city square to rally support before the election.
  • A mass meeting of union members was convened to discuss the proposed strike action.
  • The community organized a mass meeting to address concerns about the new construction project.
Advanced Usage
  • "To convene/call a mass meeting": To formally organize or summon people for such a large gathering.
    • The leaders decided to convene a mass meeting to present their demands.
  • "To address a mass meeting": To give a speech to the assembled crowd.
    • The activist was invited to address the mass meeting on environmental policy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rally (n): A large public meeting, especially one held outdoors, to show support for a cause or person. Often implies more energetic enthusiasm than "mass meeting."
  • Assembly (n): A general term for a group of people gathered together for a common purpose. It can be smaller or less specific than a mass meeting.
  • Convocation (n): A large, formal assembly of people, often for a ceremonial or academic purpose.
Synonyms
  • Rally
  • Gathering
  • Assembly
  • Convocation
  • Congress (in some contexts)
Antonyms
  • Private meeting
  • Small gathering
  • Closed session
Related Phrases/Idioms
  • "To drum up support at a mass meeting": To actively generate enthusiasm or backing during such an event.
    • The campaign's strategy was to drum up support at a series of mass meetings across the state.
  • "Mass meeting mentality": (Sometimes used critically) Refers to the collective emotion or groupthink that can emerge in a large, impassioned crowd.
    • The speaker warned against the dangers of a mass meeting mentality overriding individual critical thought.
mass meeting

A large crowd gathers for a mass meeting in the city park.

Noun
  1. a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm

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