the basic rights that all people in a society should have, for example the right to be treated fairly by the law, the right to express their ideas, and the right to practise their religion
the civilrightsmovement of the 1960s
a civilrightsleader/group/activist
Synonyms and related words
The law, laws and parts of laws
act
adjective law
the administration of justice
civil rights
noun plural
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the basic rights that all people in a society should have, for example the right to be treated fairly by the law, the right to express their ideas, and the right to practice their religion