ac·tiv·ist
ˈak-ti-vist 
plural activists
: one who advocates or practices activism : a person who uses or supports strong actions (such as public protests) in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial issue
Antiwar activists were protesting in the streets.
an environmental activist
political activists
The conventional wisdom is that young people no longer care enough to stand up for what is important; that the days of activism and protest have faded into the past, the bailiwick of aging hippies and activists.—
The Easton (Massachusetts) Journal
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activistic
adjective
What is news to me … is how much alike were the fears and concerns of both activistic Democrats and skeptical Republicans …
—Nathan Glazer
Nathan Glazer
: advocating or practicing activism : using or supporting strong actions in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial issue
For the activist groups that will carry the nomination fight to the public, the name of the game is hit early and often.—Richard Lacayo
Richard LacayoPressing demands that are both global and granular, the activist investor has turned himself into one of the food sector's most influential players, affecting how millions of people eat each day.—Julie Jargon
Julie JargonThey plan to become activist shareholders who will protest global-warming resolutions and anything else that undermines corporate profitability.—John J. Miller
John J. MillerExamples of activist in a Sentence
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Andrew Keatts, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
There’s always been a trade-off with the platform’s ability to narrow the distance between activists and people in positions of power.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Pete Gannon, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
Any credible overture must be taken seriously, whether from an activist investor seeking changes in strategy or from a potential acquirer seeking full control.
—Jeff Jacobs, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Flashback: Election Central used to draw a crowd of the general public, from high school classes and youth groups to political junkies, activists and professional consultants, all standing shoulder-to-shoulder with officials ready to take a victory lap with an entourage of supporters.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
There’s always been a trade-off with the platform’s ability to narrow the distance between activists and people in positions of power.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Southwest Airlines is breathing easier today after announcing a deal with activist investor Elliott Investment.
Between the lines: The settlement ends a highly public four-month fight and the prospect of a costly proxy battle.
—Pete Gannon, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
Any credible overture must be taken seriously, whether from an activist investor seeking changes in strategy or from a potential acquirer seeking full control.
—Jeff Jacobs, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Activist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/activist. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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