swim-in
English
Etymology
Compare sit-in.
Noun
- A peaceful form of protest in which people enter a swimming pool and refuse to leave.
- 2005, James J. Raciti, Ask about Florida, page 86:
- What was the goal of the "swim-ins" held in St. Augustine? In 1964, black Americans were eager to desegregate Florida beaches. They targeted St. Augustine during the city's 300th year celebration.
Derived terms
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