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# civil unrest

noun phrase (civil unrest, uncountable)

«civil unrest» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, official) riots, violent protests and fighting in the streets among a country's own people.

### In the lessons

Used by governments, news, police and travel warnings to describe riots and disorder in a calm, neutral way; formal, all regions.

### Examples

- The government warned of civil unrest after the election.
- Travel advice: avoid the area because of civil unrest.
- Shops closed during days of civil unrest.
- The history book describes the civil unrest in the city.
- Rising food prices led to civil unrest.
- Police were ready for civil unrest at the march.

### Note

It stands for «riots» or «violent protests». «Civil» here means «of the citizens», not «polite».