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activist

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ac·tiv·ist  (kt-vst)
n.
A proponent or practitioner of activism: political activists.
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or engaged in activism.
2. Of, relating to, or being an activist.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.activist - a militant reformeractivist - a militant reformer                  
Black Muslim - an activist member of a largely American group of Blacks called the Nation of Islam
Black Panther - a member of the Black Panthers political party
crusader, meliorist, reformer, reformist, social reformer - a disputant who advocates reform
Adj.1.activist - advocating or engaged in activismactivist - advocating or engaged in activism    
active - disposed to take action or effectuate change; "a director who takes an active interest in corporate operations"; "an active antagonism"; "he was active in drawing attention to their grievances"

activist
noun militant, partisan, organizer, warrior The attack was carried out by animal rights activists.
Translations
activist [ˈæktɪvɪst] Nactivista mf
activist [ˈæktɪvɪst] nactiviste mf
human rights activist → activiste des droits de l'homme
political activist → activiste politique
peace activist → militant(e) m/f pacifiste
activist
nAktivist(in) m(f)
activist [ˈæktɪvɪst] nattivista m/f


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