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cultural movement

 

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Noun cultural movement has 1 sense
  1. cultural movement - a group of people working together to advance certain cultural goals
    --1 is a kind of
    movement, social movement, front
    --1 has particulars: humanism

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Cultural Movement

Description:

A cultural movement refers to a collective effort by a group of people aimed at promoting and shaping a particular aspect of culture. It involves the development and expression of shared beliefs, values, attitudes, and practices within a society.

Sense 1 - Popular:

Noun:

Popular cultural movements often emerge as a response to societal changes or as a means to challenge existing norms and traditions. They can include various forms of art, music, literature, fashion, and even political ideologies.

Example sentence: The countercultural movement of the 1960s brought forth a wave of social and artistic revolution.

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Sense 2 - Local:

Noun:

Local cultural movements pertain to the regional or community-specific efforts of a group to preserve, revive, or celebrate their unique cultural heritage. This can include local traditions, rituals, dance forms, crafts, and other aspects of a region's culture.

Example sentence: The indigenous cultural movement aims to safeguard the traditional practices and knowledge of Native American tribes.

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