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March 19, 2021 Word of the Day

activist /ˈæktɪvɪst/ noun
activist
/ˈæktɪvɪst/
noun

plural activists

Political activists protesting in the streets
Political activists protesting in the streets
Definition of ACTIVIST

[count]

: a person who uses or supports strong actions (such as public protests) to help make changes in politics or society

  • Antiwar activists were protesting in the streets.

  • an environmental activist

  • political activists

activism /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/ noun [noncount]

  • political activism

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