freedom ride
free·dom ride
F f Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [free-duh m rahyd]
- /ˈfri dəm raɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [free-duh m rahyd]
- /ˈfri dəm raɪd/
Definitions of freedom ride words
- noun freedom ride (especially in the 1960s) a bus trip made to parts of the southern U.S. by persons engaging in efforts to integrate racially segregated public facilities. 1
- noun freedom ride (politics, public policy) In the United States during the 1960s, any one of a number of bus trips through parts of the southern U. S., made by groups of civil rights activists demonstrating their opposition to racial prejudice and segregation. 0
- noun freedom ride (politics, public policy) Any one of similar excursions undertaken by protesters in Australia during the 1960s, in opposition to unfair discrimination against Aborigines. 0
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Origin of freedom ride
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1960-65
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Parts of speech for Freedom ride
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freedom ride popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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