The independence movement
Example: The independence movement gained momentum after years of colonial rule.
Definition
"The independence movement" refers to a collective effort by a group or nation to achieve political freedom and self-governance, often by ending foreign control or colonial rule. It typically involves activism, protests, and negotiations aimed at establishing sovereignty.
Etymology
The phrase "the independence movement" combines 'independence,' derived from the Latin 'independentia,' meaning freedom from control, and 'movement,' from the Latin 'movimentum,' meaning motion or change. Together, they describe organized efforts toward achieving autonomy.
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"The independence movement" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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