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- [ak-tuh-vist]
- /ˈæk tə vɪst/
- /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ak-tuh-vist]
- /ˈæk tə vɪst/
Definitions of activist word
- countable noun activist An activist is a person who works to bring about political or social changes by campaigning in public or working for an organization. 3
- noun activist an especially active, vigorous advocate of a cause, especially a political cause. 1
- adjective activist of or relating to activism or activists: an activist organization for environmental concern. 1
- adjective activist advocating or opposing a cause or issue vigorously, especially a political cause: Activist opponents of the president picketed the White House. 1
- noun activist One who is politically active in the role of a citizen; especially, one who campaigns for change. 1
- noun activist politics: militant 1
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Origin of activist
First appearance:
before 1905 One of the 15% newest English words
First recorded in 1905-10; active + -ist
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Activist
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activist popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for activist
noun activist
- revolutionary — of, pertaining to, characterized by, or of the nature of a revolution, or a sudden, complete, or marked change: a revolutionary junta.
- advocate — If you advocate a particular action or plan, you recommend it publicly.
- opponent — a person who is on an opposing side in a game, contest, controversy, or the like; adversary.
- devotee — Someone who is a devotee of a subject or activity is very enthusiastic about it.
- bigot — If you describe someone as a bigot, you mean that they are bigoted.
Antonyms for activist
noun activist
- conservative — A Conservative politician or voter is a member of or votes for the Conservative Party in Britain.
- moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
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