social justice

[ soh-shuhl juhs-tis ]

noun

1. fair treatment of all people in a society, including respect for the rights of minorities and equitable distribution of resources among members of a community.

Word History and Origins

Origin of social justice¹

First recorded in 1825–30

Example Sentences

We also need to understand that the war on “wokeness” will continue to intensify and the threat to social justice movements will increase.

From Salon

As such, when Jinx commits her terrorist attack, both the immediate victims and Piltover citizens overall are aggressively dismissive of arguments about Zaunian social justice.

From Salon

Karol G is responding to the backlash surrounding her latest single that drew criticism from critics and social justice advocates for its perceived sexualization of minors.

From Los Angeles Times

Her sons, Owen and Conall Watson described her as a "campaigner for equality and social justice in Northern Ireland".

From BBC

"When it comes to social justice, you can't put the genie back in the bottle," Lily Burana, author of "Grace for Amateurs," told me.

From Salon