activism
noun
ac·tiv·ism
ˈak-ti-ˌvi-zəm 
: a doctrine or practice that emphasizes direct vigorous action especially in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial issue
political activism
environmental activism
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The school had recently become the first in the country to expel students over their pro-Palestinian activism.
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Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
Alleged joke about raping gay soldier In a twist, Worley's reprimand was based not on his political activism, but on his response to the gay soldier’s complaint.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Of course, social media was always going to be a less-than-ideal space for actual, real-world activism.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
For Black Americans particularly, this boycott resonates with a long history of economic activism.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
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Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025
Alleged joke about raping gay soldier In a twist, Worley's reprimand was based not on his political activism, but on his response to the gay soldier’s complaint.
—Nick Penzenstadler, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Of course, social media was always going to be a less-than-ideal space for actual, real-world activism.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
For Black Americans particularly, this boycott resonates with a long history of economic activism.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for activism
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“Activism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/activism. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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