🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Aktivismus

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Aktivismus

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Activism/ˈæktɪvɪzəm/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Klimaschutz braucht weltweiten Aktivismus."

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As noun
  1. 1

    The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.

    "Her environmental activism has inspired many young people to get involved."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'activism' originates from the Latin root 'actus', meaning 'to do' or 'to act', combined with the suffix '-ism', which denotes a practice or philosophy. It gained prominence in the early 20th century as social movements began to emphasize direct action and advocacy for change.

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