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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Since taking office, President Trump has escalated consequences for activism that involves bringing awareness to the climate crisis via targeting artworks.
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Tessa Solomon For Artnews, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
Nevertheless, the campaign reflects a growing trend for protesters to take on corporations through consumer activism.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Knowing that Ortega feels a strong connection to her grandfather makes her previous HIV/AIDS activism all the more meaningful.
—James Factora, Them., 7 Apr. 2025
The two House members have a history of pro-Palestinian activism and criticizing Israel.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025
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Tessa Solomon For Artnews, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2025
Nevertheless, the campaign reflects a growing trend for protesters to take on corporations through consumer activism.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
Knowing that Ortega feels a strong connection to her grandfather makes her previous HIV/AIDS activism all the more meaningful.
—James Factora, Them., 7 Apr. 2025
The two House members have a history of pro-Palestinian activism and criticizing Israel.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 6 Apr. 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 15 Apr. 2025.
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