activist
Translation
activist, campaigner
Examples
She is a well-known environmental activist.
She is a well-known environmental activist.
Activists protested against the new law.
Activists protested against the new law.
Grammar Patterns
an activist (for/against sth.) a person who campaigns for change She is an activist for animal rights.
Similar Words
Synonyms: campaigner, advocate, protester
Etymology
From 'active' + '-ist', a suffix for a person who does something. Someone who is 'active' for a cause.
Memory Tips
An 'activist' is an 'active' person with a mission. The '-ist' ending often refers to a person (like artist, scientist).