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    activist
    /ˈaktɪvɪst/

    noun

    • 1. a person who campaigns to bring about political or social change: "activists have been calling for change"

    adjective

    • 1. campaigning to bring about political or social change: "activist groups around the world are organizing solidarity events"

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  2. a person who believes strongly in political or social change and takes part in activities such as public protests to try to make this happen: He's been a trade union / party activist for many years. an animal rights activist. Fewer examples.

  3. The meaning of ACTIVIST is one who advocates or practices activism : a person who uses or supports strong actions (such as public protests) in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial issue. How to use activist in a sentence.

  4. adjective. of or relating to activism or activists: an activist organization for environmental concern. advocating or opposing a cause or issue vigorously, especially a political cause: Activist opponents of the president picketed the White House.

  5. a person who believes strongly in political or social change and takes part in activities such as public protests to try to make this happen: He's been a labor union / party activist for many years. an animal rights activist. Fewer examples.

  6. /ˈæktɪvɪst/ a person who works to achieve political or social change, especially as a member of an organization with particular aims. human/civil/animal rights activists. Thousands of environmental activists joined the march to demand action on climate change.

  7. An activist is a person who campaigns for some kind of social change. When you participate in a march protesting the closing of a neighborhood library, you're an activist. Someone who's actively involved in a protest or a political or social cause can be called an activist.

  8. ACTIVISM definition: 1. the use of direct and noticeable action to achieve a result, usually a political or social one…. Learn more.

  9. ACTIVIST meaning: a person who uses or supports strong actions (such as public protests) to help make changes in politics or society.

  10. The meaning of ACTIVISM is a doctrine or practice that emphasizes direct vigorous action especially in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial issue. How to use activism in a sentence.

  11. Activism uses direct (and continued) actions, such as protests, lawsuits, lobbying, petitions, and strikes. A person who engages in activism can be called an activist. The word activist implies that such actions are taken consistently—that the activist is consistently active in their activism.