activism

activism — noun

1. public efforts to push for change in society or government by taking visible act

1.名詞C1
釋義

public efforts to push for change in society or government by taking visible action.

例句

Student activism on campus grew after the library cut weekend hours.

activism on campus about a local issue

Mina's climate activism began when floods damaged her grandparents' farm.

modifier: climate activism

同義詞
  • advocacy

    often broader and calmer; can include speaking or writing for a cause without public protest.

  • campaigning

    stresses a planned effort with a specific goal.

  • protest

    narrower; often one act or event showing opposition.

反義詞
  • passivity

    lack of action or willingness to get involved.

  • apathy

    lack of interest or concern about public issues.

文法句型

activism on [issue]

[adjective] activism

engage in activism

用法筆記

Usually modified by the cause or setting, as in 'climate activism', 'student activism', or 'online activism'. Often describes continuing public action over time, not just one single event.

常見錯誤

❌The group shared many activisms online.
✅The group did a lot of activism online.
💡'activism' is usually uncountable, so it is not normally used in the plural.