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rallies

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɹæɫiz// UK //ɹˈæliz// ral·lies

n. large public meetings where people come together to show support for a political idea or a leader. They are often loud and full of energy.

n. large-scale public gatherings organised to demonstrate support for a political cause, candidate, or social movement. Often pluralised when referring to a series of events during a campaign.


SIMPLE

The candidate held several rallies across the country this week.

CONTEXTUAL

Thousands of supporters attended the rallies to hear the new policy proposals before the upcoming election.

COMPLEX

Political analysts noted that while the rallies drew impressive crowds, the energy in the stadium did not necessarily translate into a lead in the suburban polls.

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Commonly used in the plural when discussing political campaigns or social movements.

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