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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The three artists will explore how art and activism show up now in the intersection and continuum of their work and communities.
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Her father’s activism as a founding member of the Screen Actors Guild in the 1930s also shaped her lifelong belief in fair working conditions.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Ken Squire is the founder and president of 13D Monitor, an institutional research service on shareholder activism, and the founder and portfolio manager of the 13D Activist Fund, a mutual fund that invests in a portfolio of activist investments.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
Far from easy-breezy activism Going on their 13th week, the vigils are peaceful prayer circles lead by a different Florida pastor each week and are open to anyone, regardless of their faith.
—Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
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Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Her father’s activism as a founding member of the Screen Actors Guild in the 1930s also shaped her lifelong belief in fair working conditions.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Ken Squire is the founder and president of 13D Monitor, an institutional research service on shareholder activism, and the founder and portfolio manager of the 13D Activist Fund, a mutual fund that invests in a portfolio of activist investments.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2025
Far from easy-breezy activism Going on their 13th week, the vigils are peaceful prayer circles lead by a different Florida pastor each week and are open to anyone, regardless of their faith.
—Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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