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activism

ac·tiv·ism

activism

 
pronunciation:
aek tih vih zm
part of speech: noun
definition: the belief in or practice of trying to make social or political changes through active, militant, or demonstrative involvement, esp. in particular issues.
She believed that activism could bring about change, and she spoke at and took part in many demonstrations.