Social activists

ac·tiv·ism (

-v

The use of direct, often confrontational action, such as a demonstration or strike, in opposition to or support of a cause.

ac·tiv·istic adj.

activism [ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm]

(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a policy of taking direct and often militant action to achieve an end, esp a political or social one

activist n

activism

the attitude of taking an active part in events, especially in a social context. — activist, n.

See also: Society

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Noun

activism - a policy of taking direct and militant action to achieve a political or social goal

policy - a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group; "it was a policy of retribution"; "a politician keeps changing his policies"

activism

noun action, force, exertion He believed in political activism to achieve justice.

Translations

activism [ˈæktɪvɪzəm] N → activismo m

activism [ˈæktɪvɪzəm] n → activisme m
political activism → activisme politique
environmental activism → militantisme m Ã©cologique

activism

n → Aktivismus m

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Last week, Kuwaiti MPs and social activists urged the country's security officials to carry thorough investigations into a media report about recent ceremonies celebrating same-sex marriages.

Activist calls for preservation of values by Gulf News (United Arab Emirates)

Byline: ANI New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Social activists staged a mass demonstration here opposing the introduction and commercial farming of genetically modified (GM) crops like the Bt brinjal in the country.

Activists oppose commercial farming of Bt brinjal by Asian News International

ISLAMABAD, August 25, 2009 (Balochistan Times): In India, two prominent social activists have filed a petition in Gujarat High Court challenging ban on the book of BJP leader Jaswant Singh.

Ban on Jaswants book challenged in Gujarat by Balochistan Times (Baluchistan Province, Pakistan)

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