activism

ac·tiv·ism

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ak-tuh-viz-uh m]
- /ˈæk təˌvɪz əm/
- /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪ.zəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-tuh-viz-uh m]
- /ˈæk təˌvɪz əm/

Definitions of activism word

uncountable noun activism Activism is the process of campaigning in public or working for an organization in order to bring about political or social change. 4
noun activism a policy of taking direct and often militant action to achieve an end, esp a political or social one 3
noun activism the doctrine or policy of taking positive, direct action to achieve an end, esp. a political or social end 2
noun activism the doctrine or practice of vigorous action or involvement as a means of achieving political or other goals, sometimes by demonstrations, protests, etc. 1
noun activism Philosophy. a theory that the essence of reality is pure activity, especially spiritual activity, or process. a theory that the relationship between the mind and the objects of perception depends upon the action of the mind. 1
noun activism The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change. 1

See all 8 definitions of activism

Information block about the term

Origin of activism

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

From the German word Aktivismus, dating back to 1905-10. See active, -ism

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Activism

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Activism

activism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

activism usage trend in Literature

This diagram is provided by Google Ngram Viewer

Synonyms for activism

noun activism

involvement — to include as a necessary circumstance, condition, or consequence; imply; entail: This job involves long hours and hard work.
militancy — vigorously active and aggressive, especially in support of a cause: militant reformers.
advocacy — Someone's advocacy of a particular action or plan is their act of recommending it publicly.
striking — Military. describing a fighter-bomber aircraft designed to carry large payloads at high speeds and low altitudes and also to engage in air-to-air combat.
logrolling — U.S. Politics. the exchange of support or favors, especially by legislators for mutual political gain as by voting for each other's bills.

All 11 Synonyms of activism