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Online Activism

/ˈɒn.laɪn ˈæk.tɪ.vɪ.zəm/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    The use of digital tools and platforms to promote social or political change.

    "Many young people engage in online activism through social media campaigns."
  2. 2

    A form of activism that utilizes the internet to mobilize support and raise awareness for various causes.

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

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'online activism' combines 'online', derived from the early 1980s usage of the word 'line' in computing contexts, and 'activism', which originates from the Latin 'activus' meaning 'active', first used in the early 20th century to describe political activism. The phrase has evolved with the rise of the internet, particularly in the late 1990s and early 2000s, to describe advocacy conducted via digital platforms.

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