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activist

[ ak-tuh-vist ]

/ ˈæk tə vɪst /

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noun

an especially active, vigorous advocate of a cause, especially a political cause.

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.

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Origin of activist

First recorded in 1905–10; active + -ist

OTHER WORDS FROM activist

non·ac·tiv·ist, adjective, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH activist

activist , pacifist, passivist

Words nearby activist

active vocabulary, active voice, activewear, activin, activism, activist, activities, activity, activity of daily living, activize, acto

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2021

Example sentences from the Web for activist

Walker was elected governor of Wisconsin in 2010 and 2014 and became a favorite of GOP activists as he battled public sector unions.
Former Wisconsin governor Scott Walker is working with Pence on debate preparations, people familiar with sessions say|Robert Costa|September 17, 2020|Washington Post
In a proposal that meets activists in the middle, Fischer announced that the department will retain social workers to support and assist officers on dispatch runs.
The policing reforms in the Breonna Taylor settlement, explained|Fabiola Cineas|September 17, 2020|Vox
You can, of course, also volunteer with an activist group — whether it’s Extinction Rebellion, the Sunrise Movement, or Greta Thunberg’s Fridays for Future — and put your body in the street to nonviolently disrupt business as usual and demand change.
Want to fight climate change effectively? Here’s where to donate your money.|Sigal Samuel|September 17, 2020|Vox
An LGBTQ activist and journalist in Cuba says authorities on Wednesday threatened to arrest him.
Cuban authorities threaten to arrest LGBTQ activist, journalist|Michael K. Lavers|September 17, 2020|Washington Blade

“Today, Facebook caved to a pressure campaign by far-left activists, effectively censoring our effort to inform voters about Democrat threats to women’s athletics,” Schilling said.
Facebook slaps fact check on ads stoking fears about transgender kids in girls sports|Chris Johnson|September 15, 2020|Washington Blade
The reason: activist government and unionized government often work at cross purposes.
How Public Sector Unions Divide the Democrats|Daniel DiSalvo|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Robert Perske has long been an activist raising awareness of the issue of false confessions by people with ID.
How the U.S. Justice System Screws Prisoners with Disabilities|Elizabeth Picciuto|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Supporting Hamas, or not supporting Hamas is not the issue,” said Israeli activist Miko Peled.
Pro-Palestinian Group Lectured On Skirting Terror Laws|Shane Harris|December 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Singers Nancy Wilson and Billy Eckstine attended, and actor and activist Ossie Davis delivered a well-received speech.
When Bill Cosby N-Bombed the Congressional Black Caucus|Asawin Suebsaeng|December 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For the Democrats to win as the Government Party, activist government must demonstrate that it both works and is trustworthy.
2016 Is No Democratic Slam Dunk|Lloyd Green|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Because marriage is a sacred institution and the foundation of society, it should not be re-defined by activist judges.
Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006|Various
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
They are concerned about unethical conduct by public officials, and discouraged by activist courts that try to redefine marriage.
State of the Union Addresses of George W. Bush|George W. Bush
They're concerned about unethical conduct by public officials, and discouraged by activist courts that try to redefine marriage.
Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006|Various
This school of medicine advocated a return to clinical observation and a reduction of activist intervention.
Bloodletting Instruments in the National Museum of History and Technology|Audrey Davis

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