activism

[ak-tuh-viz-uhm] / ˈæk təˌvɪz əm /

NOUN

action for change

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advocacy involvement militancy

STRONG

logrolling striking

WEAK

boycotting championing effecting change influence peddling moving and shaking picketing

Example Sentences

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But Serge Dedina, a former Imperial Beach mayor who was inspired by the McCoys’ activism as a youngster, sees new generations bringing fresh energy to the fight.

From Los Angeles Times

Another decried the Taylor Swift collaborator’s “performative ‘activism,’” calling it “incredibly disappointing.”

From Salon

The lyrics of the song recount Lula's poor childhood in rural Pernambuco, his move to Sao Paulo, his union activism, and social policies implemented under his different administrations.

From Barron's

Also joining the event is Trian CEO Nelson Peltz, who will speak to the activism landscape and his latest over-$7 billion deal.

From The Wall Street Journal

They came from as far away as Florida, Georgia and Chicago as members of the steering committee for Mijente, a national grassroots group that organizes activism within Latino and Chicano communities.

From Los Angeles Times