What is rallying cry?

Answer: A rallying cry is a powerful phrase, slogan, or statement meant to inspire people to unite and take action, especially around a cause, belief, or goal.

Definition:

Rallying cry (noun) =

A motivating call to action that brings people together for a common purpose, often during times of struggle, protest, or collective effort.

Key characteristics:

Emotional impact: It fires people up.

Unifying: It gives people something to chant, repeat, or believe in together.

Purpose-driven: It’s tied to a movement, mission, or moment.

Examples:

“No justice, no peace!” – A rallying cry for racial and social justice.

“Yes we can.” – Used in Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign.

“Power to the people!” – A classic rallying cry in activism.

“Make love, not war.” – From the 60s anti-war movement.

Even something like “Winter is Coming” (Game of Thrones) can be a fictional rallying cry—it sets the tone, the warning, the shared focus.

Figurative Meaning:

It doesn’t have to be shouted in the streets. A rallying cry could be:

A personal mantra (“This is the year I take control of my life.”)

A company mission statement

A song lyric, hashtag, or meme that captures a mood or movement

Want the Greek` translation?

A common equivalent would be:

“πολεμική ιαχή” (polemikí iachí) — literally “battle cry”

Or more metaphorically: “σύνθημα συσπείρωσης” — “slogan of unity/mobilization”