KEY WORD 32 OF 32

What does “civil rights” mean?

Simple meaning

Equal rights for all people under the law.

Example

The civil rights movement fought to end racial discrimination.

Memory tip

Civil means about citizens. Civil rights are the rights every citizen should have.

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