movements
|move/ments|
/ˈmuːvmənts/
(movement)
change in position or collective effort
Etymology
'movement' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'movement,' where 'move-' meant 'to move.'
'movement' changed from the Old French word 'movement' and eventually became the modern English word 'movement'.
Initially, it meant 'a change in position,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings, including 'a group effort.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of moving; a change in place or position.
The movements of the dancers were graceful.
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Noun 2
a group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
The civil rights movement was pivotal in American history.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41