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- [hak-tuh-viz-uh m]
- /ˈhæk təˌvɪz əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hak-tuh-viz-uh m]
- /ˈhæk təˌvɪz əm/
Definitions of hacktivist word
- noun hacktivist the practice of gaining unauthorized access to a computer system and carrying out various disruptive actions as a means of achieving political or social goals: In this form of hacktivism, the hacker tries to alter or deface a government website. 1
- noun hacktivist A computer hacker whose activity is aimed at promoting a social or political cause. 1
- noun hacktivist a person who breaks into a computer system in order to pursue a political or social aim 0
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Origin of hacktivist
First appearance:
before 1995 One of the 1% newest English words
1995-2000; hack1 (in the computer sense) + (ac)tivism
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Parts of speech for Hacktivist
noun
adjective
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hacktivist popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% 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.
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- what is a hacktivist?
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