mass protests
Large public demonstrations
Mass protests are large-scale public demonstrations where crowds gather to express opposition or demand change.
The phrase emphasizes size—dozens of people picketing isn't a mass protest, but thousands filling city streets is.
Mass protests erupted after the election results were announced.
The term often appears in news coverage of political upheaval or civil unrest.
- street demonstrationsOrganized public protests
- blockadesBarriers preventing passage
- strikesRefusals to work collectively
- marchesCoordinated rhythmic walking
- boycottsOrganized refusals to purchase
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