der Aktivismus
Translation
activism
Examples
Politischer Aktivismus ist ihm wichtig.
Political activism is important to him.
Ihr Aktivismus gilt dem Umweltschutz.
Her activism is dedicated to environmental protection.
Grammar Patterns
Aktivismus ((für+4)) activism for (sth.) His activism for animal rights is admirable.
Aktivismus ((gegen+4)) activism against (sth.) Activism against climate change is growing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Engagement, Bewegung; Antonyms: Passivität, Apathie
Etymology
From 'aktiv' (active) plus the suffix '-ismus', which denotes an ideology or movement, equivalent to English '-ism'.
Memory Tips
A direct cognate of 'activism'. Recognizing that '-ismus' corresponds to '-ism' will help you understand many German words for ideologies and movements.