activism
noun
ac·tiv·ism
ˈak-ti-ˌvi-zəm 
: a doctrine or practice that emphasizes direct vigorous action especially in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial issue
political activism
environmental activism
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Conservatives see no apology from Jimmy Kimmel Dana Loesch, the Trump-supporting voice of gun rights activism, was not impressed by Jimmy Kimmel's return.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Other films portray urgent stories of resistance and grassroots activism.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
In addition to her work as an actress, Bush has leaned into activism work for causes like human rights and women's empowerment.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
But the remedy—activism, community, and care—always has a physical dimension, and bookstores are more than just places to buy books.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Other films portray urgent stories of resistance and grassroots activism.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
In addition to her work as an actress, Bush has leaned into activism work for causes like human rights and women's empowerment.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
But the remedy—activism, community, and care—always has a physical dimension, and bookstores are more than just places to buy books.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for activism
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“Activism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/activism. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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