sit-in
|sit/in|
B2
/ˈsɪtˌɪn/
protest by sitting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sit-in' originates from the English words 'sit' and 'in', where 'sit' meant 'to be seated' and 'in' indicated 'inside or within'.
Historical Evolution
'sit-in' was first used in the context of civil rights protests in the 1960s, where participants would sit in segregated areas to demand equal rights.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to sit inside a place', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a form of protest'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a form of protest in which participants occupy a place, refusing to leave until their demands are met.
The students organized a sit-in at the university to demand better facilities.
Synonyms
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