activism

BrE /ˈæktɪvɪzəm/ AmE /ˈæktɪvɪzəm/

noun en → es

1 POLITICAL ACTION [uncountable] B2

the practice of campaigning for political or social change, especially by taking part in protests and demonstrations

activismo, acción política

  • engage in activism

Collocations environmental activism · human rights activism

  • She became involved in political activism.

    Se involucró en el activismo político.

2 SOCIAL MOVEMENT [uncountable] C1

a social movement that aims to bring about political or social change through direct action and public protest

movimiento social, lucha por los derechos

  • be part of a social movement

Collocations civil rights activism · peace activism

  • The student activists are fighting for their rights.

    Los estudiantes activistas están luchando por sus derechos.