mass movement

noun

an organized effort by a large number of people, especially those not forming part of the elite of a given society, to bring about pervasive changes in existing social, economic, or political institutions, frequently characterized by charismatic leadership.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of mass movement¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

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Launching his leadership campaign, Polanski said the party needed to build a "mass movement" to counter and provide a "real alternative" to Nigel Farage's Reform UK party.

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Launching his own leadership campaign on Monday, Polanski said the party needed to build a "mass movement" to counter Nigel Farage's Reform UK party.

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XR's former spokesperson, Mr Read, believes campaigners should now focus on building a mass movement.

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As he puts it, "the incentives of the internet" aren't always the incentives of a successful mass movement.

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Sea-ice also plays an important role in the great ocean conveyor, the mass movement of water that helps distribute heat around the planet and keeps places like the UK and north-west Europe relatively mild.

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