mass rally
Huge public gathering
A mass rally is a large public gathering organized to demonstrate support for a cause, political movement, or leader.
The term emphasizes scale—thousands or tens of thousands of participants assembled in a public space.
Mass rallies are tools of political mobilization, used by movements across the spectrum: The party held a mass rally in the capital.
They may be celebratory, protestive, or displays of collective power.
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- demonstrationPublic display of opinion
- civil disobediencePeaceful refusal to obey
- crowdLarge public gathering
- marchRhythmic group walk
taking to the streets · chanting · banners · placards · picket signs · megaphone · uprising · movement · solidarity · assembly · throng · revolution · fists · streets · gathering · raised fists · riot · riot police
- protestsprotest, demonstration, protest march, demonstrations, street protest
mass rallyprivate meeting
Exclusive gathering, restricted attendance
tête-à-tête · focus group · skeleton crew · select committee · huddle
mass rallyprivate meeting
Exclusive gathering, restricted attendance
secret meeting · clandestine meeting · backroom deal · classified briefing
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