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hunger strike

noun

Definition of hunger strike

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

hunger striker

noun

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First Known Use of hunger strike

1889

HUNGER STRIKE Defined for English Language Learners

hunger strike

noun

Definition of hunger strike for English Language Learners

  • : the act of refusing to eat as a way of showing that you strongly disagree with or disapprove of something

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