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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In fact, after Biden’s visit, the Saudi government increased its repression, imposing measures such as decades-long prison sentences for online activism. —

Sarah Yager, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025 The big picture: Penzey doesn't shy away from spicing up political dialogue and mixing business with activism, which he's dialed up in the Trump era. —

Anna Spiegel, Axios, 14 Jan. 2025 The group says its activism has led to more than 3,000 arrests since its formation in 2022, according to Issy Ronald of CNN. —

Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025 The platform has also been a hub for social and political activism, giving younger generations a voice in ways that traditional media outlets often don’t. —

Shira Jeczmien, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for activism