What does Activist mean?
Definitions for Activist
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This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Activist.
Princeton's WordNet
militant, activistadjective
a militant reformer
activist, activisticadjective
advocating or engaged in activism
Wiktionary
activistnoun
one who is politically active in the role of a citizen; especially, one who campaigns for change
activistnoun
one who is conspicuously active in carrying out any occupational or professional functions.
activistadjective
Behaving as an activist.
Wikipedia
activist
Activism (or Advocacy) consists of efforts to promote, impede, direct or intervene in social, political, economic or environmental reform with the desire to make changes in society toward a perceived greater good. Forms of activism range from mandate building in a community (including writing letters to newspapers), petitioning elected officials, running or contributing to a political campaign, preferential patronage (or boycott) of businesses, and demonstrative forms of activism like rallies, street marches, strikes, sit-ins, or hunger strikes. Activism may be performed on a day-to-day basis in a wide variety of ways, including through the creation of art (artivism), computer hacking (hacktivism), or simply in how one chooses to spend their money (economic activism). For example, the refusal to buy clothes or other merchandise from a company as a protest against the exploitation of workers by that company could be considered an expression of activism. However, the most highly visible and impactful activism often comes in the form of collective action, in which numerous individuals coordinate an act of protest together in order to make a bigger impact. Collective action that is purposeful, organized, and sustained over a period of time becomes known as a social movement.Historically, activists have used literature, including pamphlets, tracts, and books to disseminate or propagate their messages and attempt to persuade their readers of the justice of their cause. Research has now begun to explore how contemporary activist groups use social media to facilitate civic engagement and collective action combining politics with technology. Left-wing and right-wing online activists often use different tactics. Hashtag activism and offline protest are more common on the left. Working strategically with partisan media, migrating to alternative platforms, and manipulation of mainstream media are more common on the right. In addition, the perception of increased left-wing activism in science and academia may decrease conservative trust in science and motivate some forms of conservative activism, including on college campuses. Some scholars have also shown how the influence of very wealthy Americans is a form of activism.
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activist
An activist is an individual who strongly supports, advocates or campaigns for a particular social, political, environmental, or economic cause or change. This person uses various methods such as protest, demonstration, education, fundraising, or policy-making to draw attention to their cause, promote their values, and enact change.
activist
An activist is a person who strongly advocates for political or social change, often being directly involved in actions such as protesting, campaigning, or lobbying. Activists are typically driven by strong beliefs or convictions related to a particular cause or issue and aim to raise awareness, promote, or implement changes in society or government policy.
Editors Contribution
activist
For all adults to engage in politics, to have knowledge of current politics and government and use communication and technology to proactively cocreate with others optimum health, human rights, world peace, socialism, freedom and the proactive change we require throughout the world in line with the universes truth and the collective plan for the evolution of humanity
Activist behavior is important in life as it empowers people to express how they feel and what they choose to cocreate in their country
Submitted by MaryC on March 28, 2021
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Rank popularity for the word 'Activist' in Nouns Frequency: #2551
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Activist in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Activist in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of Activist in a Sentence
When parties are able to choose their judges, it creates the perception that they are able to predetermine their case’s outcome, compromising the integrity of our federal justice system, activist plaintiffs should not be able to hand-select individual judges to set nationwide policy, which is why it’s critical we address the issue of judge shopping in our federal courts.
She wasn't just an issue-maker but I hope she will be remembered as a women's rights activist who was free-spirited, who could truly speak her mind.
People haven't focused on the infrastructure Lindsey takes, politics is a business in South Carolina. You have three or four really good consultants and pollsters. And in each county and town there is a leading activist. Lindsey will tie a lot of those people up. The Quinns can't work for Christie or Bush or any of those people. Lindsey knows all of the best operators in every single county and he is going to try to get every one of those people.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton:
The Texas Constitution clearly defines marriage as between one man and one woman, as Texas voters approved by an overwhelming majority, the law of Texas has not changed, and will not change due to the whims of any individual judge or county clerk operating on their own capacity anywhere in Texas. Activist judges don't change Texas law, and we will continue to aggressively defend the laws of our state and will ensure that any licenses issued contrary to law are invalid.
If you’re a Black artist in America, by default you’re an activist. I have an obligation to make sure if they can’t find images that portray them as human beings, I will make sure to do it myself, i write my books so when Black children pick them up they don’t want to put it down because they see themselves. It’s a mirror. They see it and think ‘This is who I am, I’m someone with astronomical goals. I love myself. I love my skin. I love my hair. I love my family. I love my neighborhood.’.
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- ناشطة, ناشطArabic
- актыві́стка, актыві́стBelarusian
- активи́ст, активи́сткаBulgarian
- aktivistaCzech
- aktivistDanish
- Aktivist, AktivistinGerman
- aktivuloEsperanto
- activistaSpanish
- aktivistEstonian
- aktivistiFinnish
- activiste, militantFrench
- פעיל, פעילהHebrew
- कार्यकर्ताHindi
- ակտիվիստArmenian
- aktivistoIdo
- attivistaItalian
- 活動家Japanese
- აქტივისტიGeorgian
- 활동가Korean
- aktywista, działaczPolish
- ativistaPortuguese
- activistă, activistRomanian
- активи́ст, активи́сткаRussian
- aktivistSwedish
- mwanaharakatiSwahili
- etkinci, eylemci, aktivistTurkish
- активі́ст, активі́сткаUkrainian
- phần tử tích cựcVietnamese
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