Activist
/æktɪˈvɪst/
Definitions
A person who campaigns for some kind of social or political change, often by demonstrating or publicly speaking out.
/æktɪˈvɪst/
A person who campaigns for some kind of social or political change
Sarah is a dedicated activist who works tirelessly for animal rights.
💡 Simply: A person who works to change things, often through demonstrations.
More Examples
The activist led a group in a peaceful protest against the new environmental policy.
How It's Used
"She is a well-known activist for women's rights."
"The activist organized a peaceful protest against environmental degradation."
Idioms & expressions
to be an activist
To campaign for some kind of social or political change
"He decided to be an activist and fight for environmental justice."
The term 'activist' is derived from the Latin 'activus', meaning 'active'. It gained popularity in the 19th century and was first used in its modern political sense in the early 20th century.
In the early 19th century, 'activist' began to be used in various political and social contexts, particularly during movements for women's suffrage and labor rights.
Memory tip
Think of 'active' and 'ist' to activate a movement.