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Wordabulary

activism

Pronunciation
Noun B2 Upper-intermediate

Quick answer

Vigorous effort to bring about political or social change, usually through public action.

"Her activism around clean water access began after she visited her grandmother's village."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

advocacy

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "Her _____ around clean water access began after she visited her grandmother's village."

Answer: activism

In your own words, what does "activism" mean?

Vigorous effort to bring about political or social change, usually through public action.

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