all lives matter

== English == === Etymology === Coined in reaction to the slogan black lives matter. === Phrase === all lives matter (US, politics, often offensive) A response to "black lives matter" (the phrase, its political and social movement), suggesting that African-American people should not be singled out for special attention. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see all,‎ lives,‎ matter. ==== Usage notes ==== Because the phrase was created and is often used for the purpose of discrediting the Black Lives Matter movement, it is considered by many to be offensive. ==== Related terms ==== BLM / black lives matter WLM / white lives matter PLM / police lives matter blue lives matter (blue for police officers) red lives matter ==== Translations ==== === References ===