A large-scale demonstration or gathering of people with a shared purpose or cause. Mass protests are often used as a form of peaceful resistance to bring attention to social, political, or economic issues.
Related terms
Civil Disobedience: The deliberate refusal to obey certain laws or commands as a nonviolent form of protest.
Activism: Taking action, often through public demonstrations or advocacy, in support of a particular cause or issue.
Grassroots Movement: A movement organized and driven by ordinary individuals at the local level, typically without hierarchical leadership structures.