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Definition |
a broader awareness of issues related to
social justice and inequality |
Examples |
1) After attending the Black Lives Matter
protests last summer, I became more woke
to the systemic racism and inequality that exists in our society.
2) The company's new ad campaign promotes diversity and inclusion,
showing that they're really trying to be woke. |
Etymology |
It gained wider usage in the 2000s and
2010s with the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement. |
Synonyms |
social conscious, political aware |
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