slacktivism

slack·tiv·ism

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [slak-tuh-viz-uh m]
- /ˈslæk təˌvɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [slak-tuh-viz-uh m]
- /ˈslæk təˌvɪz əm/

Definitions of slacktivism word

noun slacktivism actions taken to bring about political or social change but requiring only minimal commitment, effort, or risk: students engaging in slacktivism by signing an online petition. 1
noun slacktivism the public proclaiming of one's political beliefs through activities that require little effort or commitment 0

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Origin of slacktivism

First appearance:

before 1995

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1995-2000; slack(er) + (ac)tivism

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Parts of speech for Slacktivism

noun

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exclamation

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slacktivism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.