freedom ride

free·dom ride

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [free-duh m rahyd]
- /ˈfri dəm raɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [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 about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

freedom ride usage trend in Literature

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