Synonyms for activist
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : ak-tuh-vist |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈæk tə vɪst |
Top 10 synonyms for activist Other synonyms for the word activist
- advocate
- advocator
- apostle
- belligerent
- bug
- conservationist
- crank
- crazy
- demon
- ecologist
- fanatic
- fiend
- fighter
- fool
- freak
- green activist
- Green Panther
- influence peddler
- maniac
- militant
- missionary
- monomaniac
- mover and shaker
- nature-lover
- nut
- objector
- opponent
- partisan
- person of influence
- powerbroker
- preservationist
- pressure group
- proponent
- protester
- radical
- revolutionary
- rioter
- ultra
- ultraist
- visionary
- warrior
- young Turk
- zealot
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for activist
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