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 • Mar. 22, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Mar. 12, 2023

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 • Feb. 28, 2023

Here is the Los Angeles Times’ obituary on a legendary athlete, social justice warrior and civil rights activist.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2022

The Shed’s various displays reflect, to varying degrees, his activities as arachnophile, artist, architect, activist, teacher, musician, environmentalist and social justice warrior for clean air.

From New York Times • Feb. 20, 2022