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UK [ˈmuːvmənt] / US [ˈmuvmənt] noun
Word forms "movement":
singular movement plural movements

1) [countable] a group of people who share the same aim and work together to achieve it

the peace movement

There have been several movements for reform over the last century.

See:

the labour movement, the women's movement

2) [countable/uncountable] a change in the position of your body, or a particular way of moving your body

rhythmic movements

The injury has restricted movement in his arm.

3) [countable/uncountable] the process of moving things from one place to another

The agreement governs the free movement of goods between countries.

4)

a) [countable] a change in someone's attitude, opinion, or behaviour, especially over a period of time

We have seen a growing movement towards natural medicine.

b) [uncountable] a change that leads towards improving a situation or solving a problem

There has been little movement in the negotiations since January.

5) [countable/uncountable] a situation in which ships, aircraft, or soldiers move around as part of a planned military operation

See:

pincer movement

6) movements

[plural] someone's activities over a period of time

Their job is to monitor the movements of suspected terrorists.

7) [countable] music one of the main parts of a long piece of classical music, especially a symphony

8) [countable] the moving parts of a clock or watch

9) [countable] medical a bowel movement