Activistic

/ˌæktɪˈvɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Related to or characteristic of activism; marked by vigorous engagement in a cause.

Etymology

From 'activism' + '-ic' (suffix meaning 'of or relating to'). A formation following standard English derivational patterns.

Kelly Says

An 'activistic' approach to a problem means you're not waiting for someone else to fix it—you're getting involved yourself. It's the opposite of passive, and it carries an implication of urgency and moral conviction.

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