activist

/ˈæktɪvˌɪst/

/ˈæktəvəst/, /ˈæktɪvɪst/

Activist

a person who tries to bring about political or social change, especially someone who supports strong actions such as protests, etc.

synonyms : militant

activist

[ADJECTIVE]

advocating or engaged in activism

synonyms : activistic

Examples

1. The activist group launched a campaign to expose the gnomes of Zurich and other powerful figures in the financial world, calling for greater regulation and oversight of the global financial system.

2. Many workers' rights activists have tended to promote the need to go through legal channels to secure workers' rights.

3. One hundred years from now, will we remember the sitcom star, or the surgeon, or the human rights activist, or the guy who juggled frogs?

4. Despite being from different backgrounds, the two activists shared a deep commitment to social justice and were kindred spirits in their fight for equality.

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