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monster meeting

noun

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  1. A mass public demonstration, especially one of those held in Ireland in 1843–45 demanding…

    A mass public demonstration, especially one of those held in Ireland in 1843–45 demanding the repeal of the union with Great Britain.

    • Monster meetings were held throughout the country, at which O’Connell addressed vast multitudes, stimulating exertion, inspiring enthusiasm, kindling hope.
    • The Monster meetings were signally characterised by an utter absence of both drink and disorder.
    • They summoned for 10 April 1848 a monster meeting which should march from Kennington Common to the House of Commons and present a petition said to contain five million signatures.

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