German Conversation · Level 18
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German word
Aktivist
Pronunciation
IPA/aktiˈvɪst/
Meaning
- masculine nounactivist
Example
Die Aktivistin sprach leidenschaftlich für den Umweltschutz.
The activist spoke passionately in support of environmental protection.
More examples
Der Aktivist organisierte eine Demonstration gegen die Abholzung.
The activist organized a demonstration against deforestation.
Core concept
A person who keeps showing up for a cause through meetings, protests, petitions, or public advocacy.
Common phrases
politischer Aktivist
political activist
Aktivist für Umweltschutz
environmental activist
lokaler Aktivist
local activist
Similar words
Engagierter: A person who enthusiastically gets involved in community or social issues.
Organisator: A person who arranges events or campaigns and brings people and resources together.
Demonstrant: A participant in a rally or protest who publicly voices opposition.
Freiwilliger: A person who offers help or service voluntarily without pay.
Definition in German
Jemand, der sich dauerhaft und oft organisiert für eine gesellschaftliche oder politische Sache engagiert.
Word origin
The form Aktivist combines the Latin-based stem aktiv- with -ist, a suffix used for people linked to an activity, movement, or doctrine, and entered German through French.
Usage tips
- Aktivist describes committed advocacy, not merely someone who is aktiv, which usually means physically or generally active.
Other meanings
- campaignernoun
- social activistnoun
Opposites
- Apathikerapathetic personnoun
Related words
- Aktivismusactivismnoun
- aktivistischactivistadjective
- Aktivistinfemale activistnoun