activist

noun
UK: /ˈæktɪvɪst/
US: /ˈæktɪvɪst/

  1. A person who works to bring about political or social change.

    1. The activist spoke about climate change. [ ] [ ]
    2. As an animal rights activist, she often participates in demonstrations. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone who is very involved in supporting or defending a cause or policy.

    1. He became an activist after the factory closed. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is a well-known activist for environmental protection and sustainability. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

advocate reformer supporter
activist adjective

  1. Characterized by vigorous action and involvement in political or social causes.

    1. He takes an activist role in the community. [ ] [ ]
    2. The activist group organized a protest march through the city center. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "activist" in English means: A person who works to bring about political or social change., Someone who is very involved in supporting or defending a cause or policy..

The phonetic transcription of "activist" is /ˈæktɪvɪst/ in British English and /ˈæktɪvɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "activist": advocate, reformer, supporter.

Example usage of "activist": "The activist spoke about climate change.". More examples on the page.