ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Activist

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪst/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Activist is a noun meaning One who is politically active in the role of a citizen; especially, one who campaigns for change.

Meaning

One who is politically active in the role of a citizen; especially, one who campaigns for change.

More Meanings

  1. One who is conspicuously active in carrying out any occupational or professional functions.
  2. Behaving as an activist.

Example Sentences

Now GM has what may well be the most activist board ever.
The six activists will now face a retrial at Highbury Magistrates' Court, in front of a new judge.
Even in the area of free speech, Justice Harlan sometimes emerged as more activist than his brother
Gov. Chris Christie has long complained that New Jersey's Supreme Court is too liberal and too activist

Word Forms

Synonyms for activist

Depending on context, synonyms include active, militant, activistic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include active, militant, supporter, advocacy, radical, advocate.

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