social justice warrior

American  

[soh-shuhl juhs-tis wawr-ee-er, wor‐] / ˈsoʊ ʃəl ˈdʒʌs tɪs ˌwɔr i ər, ˌwɒr‐ /

noun

1. Disparaging. a term for a person who advocates a liberal progressive orthodoxy, often on the internet, especially involving the treatment of ethnic, racial, or sexual minorities. SJW

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Etymology

Origin of social justice warrior

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

Williams is not exactly a social justice warrior.

From Slate

Salcedo marched in WeHo Pride while dressed as a social justice warrior carrying a shield that read, “Invest in Trans Lives.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I used to be a social justice warrior for transgender people,” said Folds.

From Seattle Times

A social worker by day and a social justice warrior by night, she comes from money but presents herself as an ally.

From Washington Post

“I don’t consider myself a super political guy. I didn’t get into this business to be a social justice warrior,” he added.

From Washington Post