die Aktivisten
Translation
activists
Examples
Die Aktivisten organisierten eine Demonstration.
The activists organised a demonstration.
Viele Aktivisten kämpfen für den Umweltschutz.
Many activists are fighting for environmental protection.
Grammar Patterns
Aktivist ((für+4)) an activist for (sth.) He is an activist for human rights.
Aktivist ((gegen+4)) an activist against (sth.) She is a well-known activist against pollution.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Kämpfer (fighter), Verfechter (advocate); Antonyms: Gegner (opponent)
Etymology
From 'aktiv' (active) plus the suffix '-ist', denoting a person. Equivalent to English '-ist'. 'Aktivisten' is the plural form.
Memory Tips
A direct cognate of 'activist'. The '-en' ending is a common plural marker in German. The singular is 'der Aktivist'.