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Intellectual Movement

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AP World History: Modern

Definition

An intellectual movement refers to a period of time when thinkers, scholars, and philosophers collectively explore new ideas or challenge prevailing beliefs. They often make significant contributions to fields such as philosophy, science, literature, or arts.

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