activism
ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm
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Definition of activism - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
advocacyefforts to promote social or political change
  • Her activism focused on environmental protection and sustainability.
advocacy campaigning
2.
socialpractice of using action to achieve a result
  • Activism played a key role in the civil rights movement.
advocacy campaigning
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Expressions with activism

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supporting a cause without taking significant action
His armchair activism involved only sharing posts on social media.
use of digital tools to support a cause or campaign
E-activism helped spread awareness about the protest.
active efforts to influence government decisions or social policies through politics
Student political activism helped bring attention to climate change policies.
judges interpret laws using personal views or current societal needs
Judicial activism can change how laws are applied in society.
organized action to protect nature and reduce harm from human activity
Environmental activism has grown as more young people join climate marches.

Origin of activism

Latin, actus (act) + -ismus (practice)

Terms with activism included in their meaning

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activism
protest march advocating for peace and against war
activism
person who shows disapproval or objection in a public way
activism
someone who shows disagreement or disapproval publicly
activism
actively supporting a cause or movement
activism
public display of group opinion or protest
activism
participate in a protest or demonstration
activism
public demonstration of disapproval
activism
long and hard attempt for rights

Examples of activism in a sentence

  • Online activism is growing in influence and reach.
  • Environmental activism has gained momentum in recent years.
  • Her activism in education reform is well-known.

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  1. French:activisme, ...
  2. German:Aktivismus, ...
  3. Italian:militanza, ...
  4. Spanish:activismo, ...
  5. Portuguese:ativismo, ...
  6. Chinese:行动主义, 积极主义, ...
  7. Japanese:活動主義, 活動, ...
  8. Arabic:نَشَاط, حِراك, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַקְטִיבִיזְם, פְּעִילוּת מְחָאָתִית, ...
  10. Russian:общественная деятельность, ...
  11. Ukrainian:громадська діяльність, ...
  12. Hindi:सक्रियता, ...

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