Meaning
The WOKE dictionary.
Let's define what we're actually talking about.
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What Does Woke Mean?
Literally, "woke" means awake. As slang, it came to mean being alert to injustice and unfair treatment. Today it's also used as an insult — which is why its meaning is so often argued about.
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What Does Equality Mean?
Equality means people have the same basic rights and are treated the same under the law, regardless of who they are.
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What Is Human Dignity?
Human dignity is the idea that every person has worth simply because they're human — not because of what they earn, achieve or believe.
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What Does Freedom Mean?
Freedom means being able to think, speak, worship, gather and live your life without unjust interference.
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What Is Democracy?
Democracy is a system where power comes from the people, usually through free and fair elections.
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What Does Compassion Mean?
Compassion is noticing someone else's suffering and wanting to help.
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What Does Social Justice Mean?
Social justice is the idea that a fair society gives people real access to rights, opportunities and resources.
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What Does Equal Opportunity Mean?
Equal opportunity means everyone gets a fair shot — the same access to jobs, schools and chances, without discrimination.
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What Does Civil Rights Mean?
Civil rights are the rights that protect people from unfair treatment and guarantee equal participation in public life — like voting, fair trials and equal treatment under the law.
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What Does Being an Ally Mean?
An ally is someone who supports people facing unfair treatment, even when it doesn't affect them directly.
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What Does Inclusion Mean?
Inclusion means making sure people can take part fully — at work, at school, in community life — and feel they belong.
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What Does Tolerance Mean?
Tolerance means accepting that other people can hold beliefs or live lives different from yours, without trying to punish them for it.
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What Does Patriotism Mean?
Patriotism is love of and devotion to your country.
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What Does Decency Mean?
Decency is behaving in a way that's honest, fair and respectful toward others.
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What Does Courage Mean?
Courage is doing what you believe is right even when it's hard, risky or unpopular.