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ACTIVISM: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ACTIVISM?

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Activism as a Noun
Definitions of "Activism" as a noun
Synonyms of "Activism" as a noun (8 Words)
Usage Examples of "Activism" as a noun
Associations of "Activism" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Activism” are: fanaticism, radicalism, zealotry, zeal, fundamentalism, dogmatism, bigotry, militancy

Activism as a Noun

Definitions of "Activism" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “activism” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A policy of taking direct action to achieve a political or social goal.
The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
A policy of taking direct and militant action to achieve a political or social goal.

Synonyms of "Activism" as a noun (8 Words)

bigotry	Obstinate or unreasonable attachment to a belief, opinion, or faction; in particular, prejudice against a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group. The difficulties of combating prejudice and bigotry.
dogmatism	The tendency to lay down principles as undeniably true, without consideration of evidence or the opinions of others. A culture of dogmatism* and fanaticism.*
fanaticism	Excessive intolerance of opposing views. The dangers of religious fanaticism.
fundamentalism	The strict adherence to the basic principles or doctrines of a religion, ideology, etc. Free market fundamentalism.
militancy	A militant aggressiveness. There are signs of growing militancy* among workers.*
radicalism	The political orientation of those who favor revolutionary change in government and society. His natural rebelliousness found an outlet in political radicalism.
zeal	A feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause. His zeal* for privatization.*
zealotry	Excessive intolerance of opposing views. He expressed concern about religious zealotry* playing an increasing role in politics.*

Usage Examples of "Activism" as a noun

Growing activism on the abortion issue.

Associations of "Activism" (30 Words)

activist	A militant reformer. A green leaning activist* magazine.*
antisocial	Relating to or having an antisocial personality disorder. He s not antisocial* just shy.*
behavior	Behavioral attributes the way a person behaves toward other people. The behavior* of small particles can be studied in experiments.*
behaviour	The way in which a machine or natural phenomenon works or functions. Management is a set of techniques and behaviours for getting things done.
demonstration	An outward show of a feeling or quality. The lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration* of the startle response.*
disapproval	The expression of disapproval. Jill replied with a hint of disapproval* in her voice.*
extremist	(used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm. Extremist groups.
female	A female animal or plant. Female suffrage.
feminism	The movement aimed at equal rights for women.
feminist	A person who supports feminism. Feminist literature.
girl	A girl or young woman with whom a man is romantically involved. Mrs Smith was just one of the girls.
ideology	The science of ideas; the study of their origin and nature. The ideology* of republicanism.*
insurgence	An organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a constituted government through the use of subversion and armed conflict. Annexation provoked extensive insurgence.
liberal	Given or giving freely. A liberal* democratic state.*
matriarchy	A form of social organization in which a female is the family head and title is traced through the female line. She cherished a dream of matriarchy* catered to by grandchildren.*
militant	A militant person. Militant nations.
misogynist	Relating to or characteristic of a misogynist. A bachelor and renowned misogynist.
movement	A campaign undertaken by a political social or artistic movement. The second movement* is slow and melodic.*
pacifist	Someone opposed to violence as a means of settling disputes. She was a committed pacifist* all her life.*
protest	Utter words of protest. Two senior scientists resigned in protest.
psychopath	Someone with a sociopathic personality a person with an antisocial personality disorder psychopath was once widely used but has now been superseded by sociopath. Playground psychopaths will gather around a fight to encourage the combatants.
radical	A person who has radical ideas or opinions. Radical opinions on education.
reformer	An apparatus that reforms the molecular structure of hydrocarbons to produce richer fuel. A catalytic reformer.
revolutionary	Markedly new or introducing radical change. The revolutionary* army.*
sexist	A person with sexist views. Old fashioned sexist* attitudes.*
suffragette	A woman seeking the right to vote through organized protest.
suffragist	An advocate of the extension of voting rights (especially to women.
unsociable	Not conducive to friendly social relations. An unsociable* nature shy and reserved.*
uprising	Organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another. An armed uprising.
woman	A disrespectful form of address to a woman. He wondered whether Billy had his woman* with him.*