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movements

|move/ments|

B1

/ˈmuːvmənts/

(movement)

change in position or collective effort

Base FormNoun
movementmovements
Etymology
Etymology Information

'movement' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'movement,' where 'move-' meant 'to move.'

Historical Evolution

'movement' changed from the Old French word 'movement' and eventually became the modern English word 'movement'.

Meaning Changes

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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