🇵🇹Portuguese Source WordCode: PT

ativismo

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ativismo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Activism/ˈæktɪvɪzəm/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇵🇹 Example Sentence in Portuguese:

"O ativismo em prol dos direitos humanos cresceu."

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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 'actio', meaning 'to do', combined with the suffix '-ism', which denotes a practice or philosophy. It evolved in the early 20th century to describe vigorous action in support of a cause.

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