noun ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The practice of using action to achieve a result, such as political demonstration or a strike in support of or in opposition to an issue. countable, uncountable

   "That worries the government, which fears that environmental activism could become the foundation for more general political opposition."

2. 2
   a policy of taking direct action to achieve a political or social goal wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

actactingactionactivenessactivitybehavior

Example

More examples

"Slacktivism is a portmanteau formed out of the words slacker and activism."

Etymology

From active + -ism.

Related phrases

e-activismjudicial activism

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