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Definition of movement

movement

/ˈmuːv.mənt/
move · ment
Plural:movements
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movement Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act, process, or result of moving; a change of place, position, or posture.

Example

"The camera tracked the graceful movement of the dancer across the stage."

2

A group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas, or the organized action of such a group.

Example

"The civil rights movement brought about significant legal and social changes in the 1960s."

3

A primary, self-contained section of a larger musical composition, such as a symphony or sonata.

Example

"The symphony's second movement is widely celebrated for its slow, melancholic melody."

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• Rhymes for movement

• Nearby Words

mouthy
movable
move
movement
mover
movie
moviegoer

Word Origin & Etymology

Late Middle English: from Old French mouvement, from the verb movoir, ultimately from Latin movere 'to move'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Movement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/movement
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