activist

English

Etymology

active + -ist

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪst/
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Noun

activist (plural activists)

  1. One who is politically active in the role of a citizen; especially, one who campaigns for change.
    • 2013 August 10, “Can China clean up fast enough?”, in The Economist, volume 408, number 8848:
      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.
    • 2023 January 11, “Network News: Court decision overturned: Six HS2 activists face retrial”, in RAIL, number 974, page 9:
      The six activists will now face a retrial at Highbury Magistrates' Court, in front of a new judge.
  2. One who is conspicuously active in carrying out any occupational or professional functions.

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Adjective

activist (comparative more activist, superlative most activist)

  1. Behaving as an activist.
    • 1971 September 26, “They Will Affect The Nation For Years To Come”, in New York Times:
      Even in the area of free speech, Justice Harlan sometimes emerged as more activist than his brother
    • 2009 December 10, “Angst Over GM's Activist Board”, in BusinessWeek:
      Now GM has what may well be the most activist board ever.
    • 2012 June 1, “Gov. Christie's court pick blocked”, in Cherry Hill Courier Post (NJ):
      Gov. Chris Christie has long complained that New Jersey's Supreme Court is too liberal and too activist

Dutch

Etymology

Originated in the early 20th century. Equivalent to actief + -ist. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌɑk.tiˈvɪst/
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  • Hyphenation: ac‧ti‧vist
  • Rhymes: -ɪst

Noun

activist m (plural activisten, feminine activiste)

  1. An activist.
  2. (historical) A Flemish nationalist who cooperated with the occupying German Empire during the First World War.

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Indonesian: aktivis

Romanian

Etymology

activ + -ist.

Noun

activist m (plural activiști, feminine equivalent activistă)

  1. activist

Declension

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