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activismthe practice of campaigning vigorously for political or social change

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the practice of campaigning vigorously for political or social change

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

Korean meaning: 정치적 또는 사회적 변화를 위해 적극적으로 운동하는 활동

Korean pronunciation: **액**티비즘

Example Sentences

  • Her climate activism started when she refused to eat meat on Mondays.
  • Digital activism has transformed how people organize protests.
  • His activism for workers' rights earned him both enemies and allies.

activism

NOUN

//ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm//

the practice of campaigning vigorously for political or social change

activism concept
💡 Concept

the practice of campaigning vigorously for political or social change

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈæktɪvɪzəm/

🌳Etymology

Rootactive
Suffix--ism

Origin

From the Latin word 'activus' meaning 'active' or 'doing,' combined with the suffix '-ism' (a practice or belief system). The term emerged in English during the early 20th century to describe vigorous campaigning for social or political causes.

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🎵Rhyme

organismmechanismprism
organism
mechanism
prism

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Her climate activism started when she refused to eat meat on Mondays.

Digital activism has transformed how people organize protests.

His activism for workers' rights earned him both enemies and allies.

😄 Fun example

Student activism on campus focused on better Wi-Fi and shorter lines at the cafeteria.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

advocacycampaigningprotestmovement

Antonyms

passivityindifferenceapathy

Related

activistadvocatecampaigndemonstrationreform