B2 adjective 중립

activism

/ˈæktɪvɪzəm/

Activism is the practice of taking direct and often public action, such as protesting or lobbying, to achieve social, political, or environmental change. It involves individuals or groups working together to support a cause they believe in through vigorous campaigning.

예시

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1

Her activism in the community helped get the new park built.

Her organized effort for the neighborhood resulted in the construction of the new park.

2

The report examines the impact of youth activism on environmental legislation.

The document looks at how young people's campaigning affects laws about the environment.

3

I've been doing a bit of activism lately for animal rights.

I have been helping out with some animal rights campaigns recently.

어휘 가족

명사
activism
Verb
activate
형용사
activist
관련
activist
💡

암기 팁

Remember: Active + Ism. It is the 'ism' (a belief or system) that requires being 'active' rather than just talking.

빠른 퀴즈

The university is known for its strong history of student ________ regarding human rights.

정답!

정답은: activism

예시

1

Her activism in the community helped get the new park built.

everyday

Her organized effort for the neighborhood resulted in the construction of the new park.

2

The report examines the impact of youth activism on environmental legislation.

formal

The document looks at how young people's campaigning affects laws about the environment.

3

I've been doing a bit of activism lately for animal rights.

informal

I have been helping out with some animal rights campaigns recently.

4

Scholars often distinguish between grassroots activism and institutional lobbying.

academic

Researchers separate local community campaigning from professional political influence.

5

The company's brand activism attracted a younger, more socially conscious demographic.

business

The business's public stand on social issues brought in younger customers who care about society.

어휘 가족

명사
activism
Verb
activate
형용사
activist
관련
activist

자주 쓰는 조합

political activism campaigning related to political goals
environmental activism efforts to protect the natural world
grassroots activism campaigning started by local people
social activism campaigning for social justice and equality
student activism campaigning led by university or school students

자주 쓰는 구문

judicial activism

the exercise of judicial power to achieve social or political goals

brand activism

when a corporation takes a public stand on social issues

digital activism

the use of social media and the internet to campaign for change

자주 혼동되는 단어

activism vs activity

Activism is specifically for political or social change, whereas activity is any state of being busy or doing something general.

📝

사용 참고사항

Activism is generally used as an uncountable noun and describes the pursuit of change. While usually positive, it can be used critically in phrases like 'judicial activism' to imply that someone is overstepping their traditional role.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use 'activity' when they mean 'activism' to describe social movements. Remember that 'activism' always implies a specific cause or goal.

💡

암기 팁

Remember: Active + Ism. It is the 'ism' (a belief or system) that requires being 'active' rather than just talking.

📖

어원

Derived from 'active' (from Latin 'activus') combined with the suffix '-ism', gaining modern usage in the early 20th century to describe intense political engagement.

문법 패턴

uncountable noun often modified by attributive nouns (e.g., 'climate activism')
🌍

문화적 맥락

Activism is a fundamental aspect of civic life in many democracies, often viewed as a primary way for citizens to voice dissent and influence policy outside of voting.

빠른 퀴즈

The university is known for its strong history of student ________ regarding human rights.

정답!

정답은: activism

관련 단어

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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