activist
gb/ˈæktɪvɪst/ us/ˈæktɪvɪst/
B1
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~ 3000
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Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
entity
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Person promoting social or political change
Someone who works to change laws, rules, or ideas in society.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] is an activist for [cause]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'activist' with 'active', but 'activist' is always about working for a cause, not just being busy or energetic.
Synoniemen
campaigner (Often used for someone working to promote a cause, especially in politics or social issues.)
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advocate (Emphasizes speaking or writing in favor of a cause rather than direct action.)
Antoniemen
bystander (Refers to someone who does not take part in events or causes.)
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opponent (Refers to someone actively against the cause supported by the activist.)
Woordcombinaties
political activist
|human rights activist
|environmental activist
|student activist
|community activist
Thema's
politics
|society
|environment
|law
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- The environmental activist organized a beach cleanup to raise awareness about plastic pollution.
- She became a well-known human rights activist after her work in refugee camps.
- Several activists protested outside the government building.
- The student activists demanded changes to the university's policies.
- An animal rights activist rescued injured wildlife after the storm.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The activist spoke about clean water.
- He is an activist for animal rights.
- Many activists walked in the march.
- The activist wants better laws.
- She works as an activist for peace.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
activist
IPA
GB/ˈæktɪvɪst/
US/ˈæktɪvɪst/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
act - iv - ist (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (act)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: activist
- Plural: activists
Woordfamilie
Forms
activists
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
proactive
adjective B2
activator
noun
Uitdrukkingen
environmental activist
1/ɪnvˌaɪɹənmˈɛntəl ˈæktɪvɪst/
fixed phrase
Person protecting the environment
Someone who works to keep nature and the planet safe.
Voorbeelden
- The environmental activist planted trees in the city park.
- Environmental activists protested against the new oil pipeline.
human rights activist
1/hjˈumən ɹˈaɪts ˈæktɪvɪst/
fixed phrase
Person fighting for human rights
Someone who works to protect people's basic freedoms and rights.
Voorbeelden
- The human rights activist spoke at the United Nations.
- Human rights activists are calling for the release of political prisoners.
political activist
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl ˈæktɪvɪst/
fixed phrase
Person seeking political reform
Someone who works to change politics or government.
Voorbeelden
- The political activist campaigned for fair elections.
- Many political activists use social media to share their message.