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Internet Activism

/ˈɪn.tə.net ˈæk.tɪ.vɪ.zəm/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    The use of the internet to promote, support, or engage in social or political activism.

    "Many organizations rely on internet activism to mobilize support for their causes."
  2. 2

    A form of activism that utilizes social media and online platforms to raise awareness and drive change.

    "Internet activism has become a powerful tool for grassroots movements."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'internet activism' combines 'internet', derived from the English language in the late 20th century, referring to the global computer network, and 'activism', which originates from the Latin 'activus', meaning 'active', used in the context of social and political movements since the early 20th century. The phrase reflects the evolution of advocacy through digital platforms.

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🇫🇷French → English

Activisme Internet

Transliteration: Aktivizm Internet

"L'activisme Internet a gagné en popularité ces dernières années."

🇩🇪German → English

Internet-Aktivismus

Transliteration: Internet-Aktivismus

"Internet-Aktivismus ist ein wichtiger Bestandteil der modernen Protestbewegungen."

🇮🇹Italian → English

Attivismo su Internet

Transliteration: Attivismo su Internet

"L'attivismo su Internet ha mobilitato milioni di persone."

🇪🇸Spanish → English

Activismo en Internet

Transliteration: Aktivismo en Internet

"El activismo en Internet ha cambiado la forma en que luchamos por nuestros derechos."

🇵🇹Portuguese → English

Ativismo na Internet

Transliteration: Ativismo na Internet

"O ativismo na Internet é uma ferramenta poderosa para a mudança social."

🇮🇳Hindi → English

इंटरनेट सक्रियता

Transliteration: Internet Sakriyata

"इंटरनेट सक्रियता ने सामाजिक आंदोलनों को नया आकार दिया है।"

🇨🇳Chinese → English

互联网行动主义

Transliteration: Hùliánwǎng xíngdòng zhǔyì

"互联网行动主义在当今社会中扮演着重要角色。"

🇰🇷Korean → English

인터넷 행동주의

Transliteration: Inteonet Haengdongjuui

"인터넷 행동주의는 사회 변화를 이끄는 중요한 수단입니다."

🇯🇵Japanese → English

インターネット活動主義

Transliteration: Intānetto Katsudō Shugi

"インターネット活動主義は、現代の社会運動において重要な役割を果たしています。"

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