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massive resistance

massive resistance noun: a political strategy aimed at getting Virginia officials to pass laws and policies preventing public school desegregation, particularly after Brown v. Board of Education.

Noun

massive resistance (uncountable)

  1. (US, historical) A political strategy aimed at getting Virginia officials to pass laws and policies preventing public school desegregation, particularly after Brown v. Board of Education.

Questions about massive resistance

What does massive resistance mean?
Massive resistance means a political strategy aimed at getting Virginia officials to pass laws and policies preventing public school desegregation, particularly after Brown v. Board of Education.
What part of speech is massive resistance?
Massive resistance is a noun.

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