civil rights — the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪvəl raɪts/
Korean meaning: 시민의 정치적, 사회적 자유와 평등에 대한 권리
Korean pronunciation: **시**벌 라이츠
Example Sentences
- The lawyer specialized in civil rights cases and never lost a case about pizza discrimination.
- Every citizen deserves equal civil rights regardless of their background.
- The government must ensure that civil rights are protected for all minorities.
civil rights
NOUN//ˈsɪvəl raɪts//
the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality
Marchers raise signs demanding civil rights as the crowd swells across the bridge.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'civilis'(시민의)와 'right'(권리)가 결합된 말로, 시민으로서 마땅히 누려야 할 기본 권리를 의미하게 되었습니다.
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📝Examples
“The lawyer specialized in civil rights cases and never lost a case about pizza discrimination.”
“Every citizen deserves equal civil rights regardless of their background.”
“The government must ensure that civil rights are protected for all minorities.”
“She devoted her life to advancing civil rights and fighting against social injustice.”
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