hunger strike

noun

: refusal (as by a prisoner) to eat enough to sustain life

hunger striker noun

Examples of hunger strike in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After being forcibly removed from his hunger strike, Wangchuk called on CJP members to march on Parliament. — Connor Greene, Time, 22 July 2026

The movement gathered more momentum after prominent activist Sonam Wangchuk joined the demonstration and began a hunger strike that has lasted more than three weeks. — ABC News, 22 July 2026

Concerns about medical care, suicides, hunger strikes, use of segregation and facility conditions have prompted investigations and protests by immigrant-rights organizations. — Mckenna Mobley, USA Today, 22 July 2026

In September 2024 Wangchuk and Ladakhi volunteers marched to New Delhi and went on a hunger strike to demand the reopening of discussions with the government. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hunger strike

• businesslike
• ladylike
• motorbike
• workmanlike
• alike
• belike
• birdlike
• catlike
• childlike
• christlike
• deathlike
• dislike

Kids Definition

hunger strike

noun

: refusal (as by a prisoner) to eat enough to stay alive