John Lewis Word Search

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This John Lewis word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.

Words to find: JOHNLEWIS, CONGRESS, ACTIVIST, MARCH, SELMA, GEORGIA, NASHVILLE, SNCC, FREEDOM, RIDES, NONVIOLENCE, EQUALITY.

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John Lewis word list, defined

CONGRESS /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/ · noun
A formal meeting or conference of delegates to discuss matters of common concern; also (capitalized, in the United States) the national legislative body consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Related: assembly, conference, convention, council.
ACTIVIST /ˈæktɪvɪst/ · noun
A person who campaigns vigorously to bring about political, social, or environmental change, typically through organized public action. Related: campaigner, advocate, reformer, crusader.
MARCH /mɑːrtʃ/ · noun, verb
A march is a steady and regular pace of walking or a musical composition in 4/4 time. To march is to walk in a steady and regular pace, often in a military or ceremonial manner. Related: procession, parade, walk, strut.
FREEDOM /ˈfriːdəm/ · noun
The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint; also the state of not being imprisoned, enslaved, or restricted. Related: liberty, independence, autonomy, emancipation.
RIDES /raɪdz/ · verb, noun
To travel on a horse or other animal, especially for pleasure. A series of events or performances, especially in a circus or on a fairground. Related: rides, rides, rides, rides.
NONVIOLENCE /ˌnɒnvioʊˈlɛns/ · noun
The avoidance of violence, especially in the pursuit of social or political goals; a policy of non-violent resistance. Related: pacifism, passivism, nonaggression, nonconfrontation.
EQUALITY /ɪˈkwɒlɪti/ · noun
The state or quality of being equal; the condition of having the same value, status, rights, or measure as something or someone else. Related: parity, equivalence, evenness, uniformity.

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