Slacktivism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Slacktivism is a noun meaning (informal, derogatory) Half-hearted activism, usually in the form of posting badges, images, apps, or text on social media without taking further action.
Meaning
(informal, derogatory) Half-hearted activism, usually in the form of posting badges, images, apps, or text on social media without taking further action.
Example Sentences
By “fight back,” he meant, basically, tweeting. Internet activism is sometimes derided as “slacktivism”—a fair characterization when an online campaign tries to, say, cure aids or end child labor.
Synonyms for slacktivism
Depending on context, synonyms include clicktivism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inactivism, nonactivism, slackerism, inactivist, lipservice, slackerdom.
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