English · Word Candidate

activist

/ˈæk.tɪ.vɪst/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: activists

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

One who is politically active in the role of a citizen; especially, one who campaigns for change.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người hoạt động chính trị với vai trò công dân

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Noun

Examples

It has jailed environmental activists and is planning to limit the power of judicial oversight by handing a state-approved body a monopoly over bringing environmental lawsuits.

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).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

One who is conspicuously active in carrying out any occupational or professional functions.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người hoạt động tích cực trong nghề nghiệp

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Behaving as an activist.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hành động như một nhà hoạt động

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Adjective

Examples

Even in the area of free speech, Justice Harlan sometimes emerged as more activist than his brother

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 “activist” mean?

One who is politically active in the role of a citizen; especially, one who campaigns for change.

Is “activist” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.