noun

activist

activist, campaigner

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.

an activist (for/against sth.) a person who campaigns for change She is an activist for animal rights.

Synonyms: campaigner, advocate, protester

From 'active' + '-ist', a suffix for a person who does something. Someone who is 'active' for a cause.

An 'activist' is an 'active' person with a mission. The '-ist' ending often refers to a person (like artist, scientist).

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