Leaktivism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Leaktivism is a noun meaning (neologism) Activism through the release of confidential information to the public in the form of leaks.
Meaning
(neologism) Activism through the release of confidential information to the public in the form of leaks.
Example Sentences
After all, shouldn’t we be jaded, or at least a tiny bit skeptical, about the potential of leaktivism to change the world?
It’s been an “incredibly big year” for hacktivism and leaktivism so far, said Emma Best, co-founder of nonprofit whistleblower group Distributed Denial of Secrets.
Related Words
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