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Pronunciation / Transliteration: undong
"그녀의 사회적 운동은 많은 사람들에게 영감을 주었다."
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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
Coined in the early 20th century from active + -ism, initially used in philosophy and later popularized in political and social contexts to describe vigorous action in support of a cause.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "activism"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "activism" is said worldwide
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activisme
Transliteration: activisme
"Son activisme politique a duré plus de trente ans."
Aktivismus
Transliteration: Aktivismus
"Klimaschutz braucht weltweiten Aktivismus."
attivismo
Transliteration: attivismo
"L'attivismo giovanile sta cambiando la politica."
activismo
Transliteration: activismo
"El activismo social es fundamental para la democracia."
ativismo
Transliteration: ativismo
"O ativismo em prol dos direitos humanos cresceu."
सक्रियतावाद
Transliteration: sakriyatavaad
"सामाजिक सक्रियतावाद समाज में बदलाव ला सकता है।"
行动主义
Transliteration: xíngdòng zhǔyì
"青年行动主义在环保运动中发挥了重要作用。"
운동
Transliteration: undong
"그녀의 사회적 운동은 많은 사람들에게 영감을 주었다."
アクティビズム
Transliteration: akutibizumu
"気候変動に対するアクティビズムが世界中で広がっています。"
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