activist

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

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Recent Examples of activist Human rights activists said sanctioning court officials would have a chilling effect and run counter to U.S. interests in other conflict zones where the court is investigating. Darlene Superville, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025 By personalizing Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, the filmmakers tell a story of two likable, passionate activists. Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025 An artist and activist The Super Bowl halftime show has long been more than just a musical interlude. Christina L. Myers, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2025 This exploration into Arabic poetry comes on the heels of the Arab Spring where young activists brought poetic verse to their protests. David Silverberg, JSTOR Daily, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for activist 

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“Activist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/activist. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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