General Strike
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General Strike - (adjective + noun)
Definition
This is a mass strike (stoppage of work) by a large proportion of workers in a number of industries or sectors in order to achieve economic and political objectives.
Extra
Source: Adapted from Encyclopedia Britannica
Example of Use: One of the largest general strikes in Britain was held in 1926 to support the coal miners. About three million of the then five million trade union members joined the strike.