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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary ac·tiv·ism DATE 1915 : a doctrine or practice that emphasizes direct vigorous action especially in support of or opposition to one side of a controversial issue Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged ac·tiv·ism \ˈaktə̇ˌvizəm, -ēˌv-\ noun (-s) Etymology: German aktivismus, from aktiv active (from Latin activus) + -ismus -ism — more at active 1. : either of two philosophical doctrines: (1) the mind is active, not passive, in perception or (2) activity is creative or fundamental : actualism — compare pragmatism , voluntarism 2. : a doctrine or practice that emphasizes vigorous action (as the use of force for political ends) |
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