Meaning & use

activism

noun·Academic

The policy or practice of taking direct, vigorous action to achieve political or social change.

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Her activism helped bring national attention to the community's lack of clean water.

Student activism on campus led to significant changes in the school's policies.

A note on using this word

Activism implies visible, organized effort, such as protests or campaigns, beyond simply holding an opinion.

Words with a similar meaning

campaigningadvocacy

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