Synonyms of activist

activist

noun

as in supporter

a person who uses or supports strong actions (such as public protests) to help make changes in politics or society

Antiwar activists were protesting in the streets.

political activists

Related Words

• supporter
• protester
• advocate
• promoter
• militant
• demonstrator
• stalwart
• evangelist
• champion
• apostle
• crusader
• zealot
• patron
• ideologue
• partisan
• fanatic
• backer
• idealist
• true believer
• objector
• dreamer
• picketer
• marcher
• red hot
• visionary

Dissimilar Words

• dilettante
• dabbler
• nonmilitant

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of activist

In a separate statement, the party said highly popular influencer and activist Dhruv Rathee – who has 33 million subscribers on YouTube alone – was detained at the protest site. — Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

On the actor’s right, rapper and activist Vic Mensa and Downton Abbey’s Lord Grantham himself, Hugh Bonneville. — Christie Grimm, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026

Meghan Markle was spotted in London for the first time in six years sharing a dinner with activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai. — Lou Gomis, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026

Change the power structure, activists say Grant said the Urban Summit is renewing its focus on KCFD because the problems documented years ago cannot be allowed to continue unchecked. — Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026