freedom rider
The term "freedom rider" originated in the United States during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and has since been used to describe similar activism in other countries.
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Definition
B2U.S. Civil Rights Movement
(historical, political)An activist who participated in the 1960s bus trips through the southern United States to challenge racial segregation.
Example
- Freedom riders faced violent opposition but were pivotal in the fight against segregation.
- The bravery of the freedom riders helped to bring about significant legal and social changes.
B2Australian Civil Rights Movement
(historical, political)A participant in the 1965 protest trips in Australia aimed at opposing discrimination against Indigenous Australians.
Example
- Inspired by the American freedom riders, Australian activists undertook similar journeys to fight for Indigenous rights.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "freedom rider":