What is another word for civil rights?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪvə͡l ɹˈa͡ɪts] (IPA)

Civil rights is a term used to describe the basic rights of every human being, regardless of their race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. Synonyms for this term include human rights, fundamental rights, constitutional rights, legal rights, and equal rights. These terms all describe the concept that every person has the right to be treated fairly and equally under the law, and to have access to the same opportunities as everyone else. Whether it is the right to vote, to marry who you love, or to be protected from discrimination, civil rights are essential to creating a just and equitable society for everyone.

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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Civil rights

  • They don't have special rights because we have civil rights laws that protect them. The laws work both ways.
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  • We support President Truman's civil rights program.
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  • I do not believe that defending traditional marriage between one man and one woman excludes anybody or usurps anybody's civil rights and denies anybody their civil rights.
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  • It is an honor to be awarded with such a high rating from an organization as well respected as the NAACP. I am pleased that the oldest and largest civil rights organization in the nation, has recognized my voting record.
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  • John Brown first swam into my vision in the 1960s when I was a political activist in the civil rights movement and the anti-war movement at Chapel Hill, where I went to university.
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