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

Tens of thousands of students, trade union activists and more are taking part in a march on Paris. — Elina Baudier Kim, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

The group is chaired by Amy Kremer, a longtime Tea Party activist who argues Republicans are missing an opportunity to lead on AI policy that doesn’t cater to big companies. — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Its $66 million, 10-year partnership with oil giant BP has drawn protests from political and environmental activists, while earlier sponsorship arrangements with tobacco companies have also faced criticism. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Now, Romain Gavras is back with Sacrifice, a visually dazzling comic-dramatic provocation about a fancy environmental-charity gala in Greece that’s invaded by a group of wild-eyed eco-activists. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026