word
Civil Rights
SIV-ul ryts
/ˈsɪvəl raɪts/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
civilrights
Dictionary meaning
Rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality — protection from discrimination based on race, religion, sex, or national origin; the US Civil Rights Movement (1954-1968) won landmark legislation; today includes LGBTQ+ rights, disability rights, and immigrant rights
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