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, mɑːtʃ/ · noun and verb
To march is to walk with regular, deliberate steps, especially as part of a military formation, procession, or organized group. As a noun, a march is a prolonged organized walk, a military advance, a boundary or frontier, or the third month of the year. Related: walk, advance, proceed, stride.
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/ · noun (plural) and verb (third-person singular present)
As a plural noun, rides are journeys or trips made on horseback, on a bicycle, in a vehicle, or on an amusement attraction. As a verb, rides is the third-person singular present form of ride. Related: journeys, trips, outings, drives.
NONVIOLENCE /ˌnɑːnˈvaɪələns/ · noun
The practice of resisting or opposing change, injustice, or oppression without using physical force or threats of physical force. Related: peaceful resistance, nonviolent action, nonviolent protest, passive resistance.
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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