mass demonstration
Large organized march
A mass demonstration is a large public gathering where people assemble to express collective support for or opposition to a cause, policy, or government.
The term emphasizes scale—hundreds of thousands may participate in major mass demonstrations.
Unlike riots, mass demonstrations are typically organized and peaceful, though they may turn violent: The mass demonstration against the regime drew over a million people to the capital.
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- peaceful protestNonviolent collective expression of dissent
- rallyGathering for a cause
- marchRhythmic group walk
- freedom marchOrganized walk demanding rights
crowd · uprising · riot · picket · banner · chanting · we shall overcome · megaphone · placards · streets · taking to the streets · solidarity · movement · civil rights · activists · tear gas · barricades · occupation
- protestsprotest, protest march, demonstrations, rallies, mass protest
- Color RevolutionsOrange Revolution, Rose Revolution, Tulip Revolution, Velvet Revolution, Carnation Revolution
mass demonstrationsecret ballot
Confidential electoral choice
backroom deal · covert action · underground movement · private correspondence
mass demonstrationapathy
Absence of feeling
silence · acquiescence · voting · compliance · complacency
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