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/ˈæk.tɪ.vɪ.zəm/ · noun
The practice of using action to achieve a result, such as political demonstration or a strike in support of or in opposition to an issue..
That worries the government, which fears that environmental activism could become the foundation for more general political opposition.
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Activism means The practice of using action to achieve a result, such as political demonstration or a strike in support of or in opposition to an issue..
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That worries the government, which fears that environmental activism could become the foundation for more general political opposition.
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