Synonyms for activists
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : ak-tuh-vist |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈæk tə vɪst |
Top 10 synonyms for activists Other synonyms for the word activists
- 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 activists
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 say we are activists, but often lack the spiritual force to act effectively.
- Extract from : « An Interpretation of Friends Worship » by N. Jean Toomer
- The last two centers are divided into several sections that specialize in the training of particular classes of activists.
- Extract from : « Area Handbook for Romania » by Eugene K. Keefe, Donald W. Bernier, Lyle E. Brenneman, William Giloane, James M. Moore, and Neda A. Walpole
- The Party also operated intermittently, as the need arose, political courses and study groups for its activists and propagandists.
- Extract from : « Area Handbook for Albania » by Eugene K. Keefe
- The point is proven by the naive misrepresentation of past events, facts, and figures through the activists of the movement.
- Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin
- The Double V campaign against fascism abroad and racism at home achieved considerably less than the activists had hoped.
- Extract from : « Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 » by Morris J. MacGregor, Jr.
Antonyms for activists
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