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单词 activism
释义

activism

[ ak-tuh-viz-uhm ]
/ ˈæk təˌvɪz əm /
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noun

the doctrine or practice of vigorous action or involvement as a means of achieving political or other goals, sometimes by demonstrations, protests, etc.
Philosophy.
  1. a theory that the essence of reality is pure activity, especially spiritual activity, or process.
  2. a theory that the relationship between the mind and the objects of perception depends upon the action of the mind.

Origin of activism

From the German word Aktivismus, dating back to 1905–10. See active, -ism

Words nearby activism

active transport, active vocabulary, active voice, activewear, activin, activism, activist, activities, activity, activity of daily living, activize
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British Dictionary definitions for activism

activism
/ (ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm) /

noun

a policy of taking direct and often militant action to achieve an end, esp a political or social one

Derived forms of activism

activist, noun
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