Meaning activism
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1920 in the political sense; see activist + -ism. Earlier (1907) it was used in reference to a philosophical theory.
Source: etymonline.com

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Activism, in a general sense, can be described as intentional action to bring about social or political change. This action is in support of, or opposition to, one side of a controversial argument. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Activism
Source: coe.k-state.edu (offline)

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Promoting social change. In a religious sense, the term is often used by Fundamentalist and other Evangelical Christians to refer to the expression of the gospel in various ways, including missionary [..]
Source: religioustolerance.org

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1. the plan or tradition of engaging in an activity with the intent of accomplishing a certain objective. 2. with regard to philosophy, the concept that any sort of union joining thoughts and real lif [..]
Source: psychologydictionary.org

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(n) a policy of taking direct and militant action to achieve a political or social goal
Source: beedictionary.com





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