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Meaning of the word movement in English

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movement

US /ˈmuːv.mənt/
UK /ˈmuːv.mənt/
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Noun

1.

an act of changing physical location or position or of having this changed

Example:
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The dancer's graceful movement captivated the audience.
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He made a sudden movement and startled the bird.
Synonym:
motionactionstirshiftmaneuver
2.

a group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas

Example:
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The civil rights movement fought for equality.
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She is an active member of the environmental movement.
Synonym:
campaigncrusadedrivecausefaction
3.

a main division of a longer musical work

Example:
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The second movement of the symphony is particularly beautiful.
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The concerto has three distinct movements.
Synonym:
sectionpartpassage
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social movement