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ac•tiv•ist



Pronunciation: (ak'tu-vist), [key]
—n.
an especially active, vigorous advocate of a cause, esp. a political cause.

—adj.
1. of or pertaining to activism or activists: an activist organization for environmental concern.
2. advocating or opposing a cause or issue vigorously, esp. a political cause: Activist opponents of the President picketed the White House.

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