activist
[ak-tuh-vist]
- an especially active, vigorous advocate of a cause, especially a political cause.
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- 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.
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Origin of activist
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activist, fighter, protester, demonstrator, combatant, rioter, militant, fanatic, radical, nut, maniac, extremist, diehard, dissident, enthusiast, devotee, bigot, freak, visionary, zealotExamples from the Web for activist
Contemporary Examples
The reason: activist government and unionized government often work at cross purposes.
Robert Perske has long been an activist raising awareness of the issue of false confessions by people with ID.
“Supporting Hamas, or not supporting Hamas is not the issue,” said Israeli activist Miko Peled.
Singers Nancy Wilson and Billy Eckstine attended, and actor and activist Ossie Davis delivered a well-received speech.
For the Democrats to win as the Government Party, activist government must demonstrate that it both works and is trustworthy.
Historical Examples
We are not speaking of a reactionary revolution but of the "activist."
The New SocietyWalther Rathenau
Because marriage is a sacred institution and the foundation of society, it should not be re-defined by activist judges.
They're concerned about unethical conduct by public officials, and discouraged by activist courts that try to redefine marriage.
This school of medicine advocated a return to clinical observation and a reduction of activist intervention.
Well, it made me realize that he would like to be active in some kind of—activist.
Warren Commission (2 of 26): Hearings Vol. II (of 15)The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Word Origin and History for activist
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