activism

[ ak-tuh-viz-uhm ]
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noun
  1. the doctrine or practice of vigorous action or involvement as a means of achieving political or other goals, sometimes by demonstrations, protests, etc.

  2. Philosophy.

    • a theory that the essence of reality is pure activity, especially spiritual activity, or process.

    • a theory that the relationship between the mind and the objects of perception depends upon the action of the mind.

Origin of activism

1
From the German word Aktivismus, dating back to 1905–10. See active, -ism

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British Dictionary definitions for activism

activism

/ (ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm) /


noun
  1. a policy of taking direct and often militant action to achieve an end, esp a political or social one

Derived forms of activism

  • activist, noun

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