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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Return has been particularly difficult for people whom the Cuban government bars from entry because of their civic activism in favor of Cuban citiezens’ rights.
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Sarah Moreno
march 16, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
This decade has seen more union activism than any other in almost half a century.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Outside of his activism, Penn's body of work as an actor now sits among other Hollywood elites.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Crystal also spoke about Reiner’s wife, Michelle, and the activism campaigns the two led.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Moreno
march 16, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
This decade has seen more union activism than any other in almost half a century.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Outside of his activism, Penn's body of work as an actor now sits among other Hollywood elites.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Crystal also spoke about Reiner’s wife, Michelle, and the activism campaigns the two led.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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 22 Mar. 2026.
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