Definition

Noun: A public demonstration in the form of a march, where people walk together to protest against a war (often a specific one) and to express support for peace.

Usage

The term "peace march" is used to describe an organized, non-violent public procession advocating for an end to armed conflict and the promotion of peaceful resolutions. It is a specific type of protest march with a clear, singular focus.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Thousands joined the peace march from the city center to the park.
  • The peace march aimed to pressure the government to withdraw troops.
  • She carried a sign in the peace march calling for diplomacy.

Advanced Usage

• "to organize/join a peace march": This is the standard collocation for participating in such an event.
  • Activists worked for weeks to organize a peace march.

Variants and Related Words

• Peace rally (n): A gathering, which may be stationary, for the same purpose as a peace march.
• Anti-war protest (n): A broader term for any protest against war, which could include marches, rallies, or vigils.
• Demonstration (n): The general category of public protest, which includes peace marches.

Synonyms

• Anti-war march
• Pro-peace demonstration

Related Phrases

• March for peace: A phrase with nearly identical meaning, often used in the names of specific events.
  • They participated in the annual March for Peace.

Noun

1. a protest march against (a particular) war and in favor of peace