noun
activism
AK-tih-vih-zuhm
noun
1
The use of vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
"Her activism helped raise awareness of the pollution in the river."
How to Use Activism
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTaking organized action — protests, campaigns, petitions — to push for social or political change.
Common pairings
grassroots activism
political activism
environmental activism
Word Forms
activisms plural
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Etymology
From active plus the suffix -ism.