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activism

Syllabification: (ac·tiv·ism)
Pronunciation: /ˈaktəˌvizəm/
Definition of activism

noun

  • the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.

Derivatives

activist

noun & adjective

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Definition of activism in the British & World English dictionary
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