Antonyms for activist

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ak-tuh-vist

Phonetic Transcription : ˈæk tə vɪst

Definition of activist

Origin : "one who advocates a doctrine of direct action," 1915; from active + -ist. Originally in reference to political forces in Sweden advocating abandonment of neutrality in World War I and active support for the Central Powers.

As in lobbyist : noun special interest representative
As in militant : noun person who fights, is aggressive
As in zealot : noun enthusiast
As in tree hugger : noun environmentalist
As in propagandist : noun spreader of misinformation
As in protestor : noun objector
As in abolitionist : noun person wanting something ended
As in fanatic : noun person overenthusiastic about an interest

Example sentences :

We are not speaking of a reactionary revolution but of the "activist."
Extract from : « The New Society » by Walther Rathenau

Because marriage is a sacred institution and the foundation of society, it should not be re-defined by activist judges.
Extract from : « Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 » by Various

They're concerned about unethical conduct by public officials, and discouraged by activist courts that try to redefine marriage.
Extract from : « Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 » by Various

This school of medicine advocated a return to clinical observation and a reduction of activist intervention.
Extract from : « Bloodletting Instruments in the National Museum of History and Technology » by Audrey Davis

Well, it made me realize that he would like to be active in some kind of—activist.
Extract from : « Warren Commission (2 of 26): Hearings Vol. II (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

They are concerned about unethical conduct by public officials, and discouraged by activist courts that try to redefine marriage.
Extract from : « State of the Union Addresses of George W. Bush » by George W. Bush

It is the fear lest abroad it may be imagined that there really is an "activist" movement in Belgium.
Extract from : « Current History, Vol. VIII, No. 3, June 1918 » by Various

Synonyms for activist

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