activism
/ˈæk.tɪ.vɪ.zəm/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: activisms
Meaning · English
The practice of using action to achieve a result, such as political demonstration or a strike in support of or in opposition to an issue.
Noun
Examples
That worries the government, which fears that environmental activism could become the foundation for more general political opposition.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “activism” mean?
The practice of using action to achieve a result, such as political demonstration or a strike in support of or in opposition to an issue.
Is “activism” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.