as in supporter
a person who uses or supports strong actions (such as public protests) to help make changes in politics or society
Antiwar activists were protesting in the streets. political activists
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Fauset’s remarkable career and tempestuous relationship with civil rights activist W.E.B. Du Bois are explored in Victoria Christopher Murray’s dynamic tale.
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Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Feb. 2025
Although the city held several open house meetings at a local restaurant late last year, attracting several hundred participants, neighborhood activists say planners did not spend enough time meeting with community members, explaining the proposal and digesting feedback.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
The trouble began when the student and a partner were doing a history project about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's role as a civil rights activist.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Many researchers and activists are calling on the scientific community to fight back against the executive orders.
—Byphie Jacobs, science.org, 7 Feb. 2025
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Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 Feb. 2025
Although the city held several open house meetings at a local restaurant late last year, attracting several hundred participants, neighborhood activists say planners did not spend enough time meeting with community members, explaining the proposal and digesting feedback.
—Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
The trouble began when the student and a partner were doing a history project about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's role as a civil rights activist.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
Many researchers and activists are calling on the scientific community to fight back against the executive orders.
—Byphie Jacobs, science.org, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Activist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activist. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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