activist

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Etymology

From active + -ist.

Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪst/

Noun

activist (plural activists)

1. One who is politically active in the role of a citizen; especially, one who campaigns for change.
2. One who is conspicuously active in carrying out any occupational or professional functions.

Synonyms

• mover and shaker

Related terms

• activism

Translations

• French: militant, militante
• German: Aktivist, Aktivistin
• Italian: attivista
• Portuguese: ativista
• Russian: активи́ст
• Spanish: activista

Adjective

activist

1. Behaving as an activist.

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