activist adj : advocating or engaged in activism [syn: activistic] n : a militant reformer [syn: militant]

English

Etymology

Noun

1. one who is politically active in the role of a citizen; especially, one who campaigns for change
2. one who is conspicuously more active in carrying out any occupational or professional functions.

Derived terms

• activistic
• direct activist

Related terms

• activism

Translations

• Czech: aktivista
• Danish: aktivist
• Finnish: aktivisti
• French: activiste
• German: Aktivist , Aktivistin
• Hebrew: פעיל (pa'yl) , פעילה (pe'ila)
• Ido: aktivisto
• Swedish: aktivist
• Romanian: activist , activistă
• Spanish: activista m|f

Romanian

Noun

1. activist

Declension

• Community building
  • Activism industry
  • Cooperative movement
  • Craftivism
  • Voluntary simplicity
• Economic activism
  • Boycott
  • Divestment (a.k.a. Disinvestment)
• Franchise activism
• Lobbying
• Media activism
  • Culture jamming
  • Hacktivism
  • Internet activism
• Propaganda
  • Guerrilla communication
• Non-violent confrontation
• Violent confrontation
  • Rioting
  • Terrorism
• Protest
  • Demonstration
  • Direct action
  • Theater for Social Change
  • Protest songs
• Strike action
• Youth activism
  • Student activism
  • Youth-led media

References

• Randy Shaw, The Activist's Handbook: A Primer for the 1990s and Beyond (University of California Press, 1996). ISBN 0-520-20317-8
• David Walls, The Activist's Almanac: The Concerned Citizen's Guide to the Leading Advocacy Organizations in America (Simon & Schuster/Fireside, 1993). ISBN 0-671-74634-0
• Victor Gold, Liberwocky (Thomas Nelson, 2004). ISBN 978-0785260578

See also

• :Category:Activists
• Activism industry
• Actionism
• Civics
• Demagogy
• Judicial activism
• Lobbying
• Political Campaign
• Protest
• Rebellion
• Reform movement
• Revolution
• Social movement
• Teaching for social justice

External Links

• Activism.net
• ACTIVISM GROUP
• Campus Activism
• Goddard College Individualized MA Program with specialties in activism and social change

ball of fire, beaver, big-time operator, bustler, busy bee, doer, eager beaver, enthusiast, go-getter, human dynamo, hustler, live wire, man of action, man of deeds, militant, new broom, operator, political activist, powerhouse, take-charge guy, wheeler-dealer, winner