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Meanings of social unrest in English

Russian
массовые беспорядки
Spanish
desorden civil
Catalan
desordre civil
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Forms of unrest arising from a mass act of civil disobedience in which the participants become hostile toward authority, and authorities incur difficulties in maintaining public safety and order, over the disorderly crowd.

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массовые беспорядки
Usage of social unrest in English
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And the result is not just general disappointment and worrisome social unrest.
The Guardian
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There is also the prospect of possible food riots and social unrest.
Reuters
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Early indicators include social unrest in China and India's intensifying Maoist rebellion.
Reuters
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It was the time of the Vietnam war and rumbling social unrest.
The Guardian
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There are concerns that protests and social unrest may jeopardise fiscal consolidation.
The Irish Times
6
A lack of self-esteem is the root of crime and social unrest.
Dark rivers of the heart
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The government also faces the prospect of food riots and social unrest.
Reuters
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A prolonged stagnation unrelieved by growth would generate discontent and social unrest.
The Irish Times
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The government runs the risk of social unrest, said the report.
Reuters
10
Three people died amid social unrest, according to official government figures.
News.com.au
11
The alternative: Chaos, economic despair, social unrest and a lower standard of living.
Reuters
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That path will lead to continuing social unrest and economic stagnation.
The Irish Times
13
The United Nations has accused his administration of failing to avert social unrest.
Reuters
14
Two former prime ministers warned of the potential for social unrest.
The Guardian
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Removing the causes of social unrest and potential criminality is in everybody's interests.
The Irish Times
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During his acceptance speech, Leto recognized two places struggling with violent social unrest.
Reuters
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United States of America
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United Kingdom
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