Activism
/æktɪˈvɪzəm/
Definitions
The doctrine or practice of using direct action to promote an issue or cause.
/æktɪˈvɪzəm/
The doctrine or principle of taking direct action to promote one's beliefs, especially those relating to social or political issues.
Their activism culminated in a major policy change.
💡 Simply: Using action to bring about change.
More Examples
Activism can take many forms, from protests to social media campaigns.
How It's Used
"She joined an environmental activism group to fight climate change."
"The city council responded to the students' activism by passing the new law."
Idioms & expressions
activism of the oppressed
Actions taken by individuals who are marginalized or underprivileged to improve their own situation or seek justice.
"The activism of the oppressed led to significant changes in labor laws."
Derived from the Latin word 'actus,' meaning 'a doing' or 'a deed,' entered English in the mid-19th century. It gained widespread use in the 20th century with the rise of various social movements.
The word gained prominence during the Civil Rights Movement and other significant social movements of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Memory tip
Active involvement makes change (from 'active' and 'ism').