different between activist vs campaigner

English

Etymology

active +? -ist

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /?æk.t?.v?st/

Noun

activist (plural activists)

1. One who is politically active in the role of a citizen; especially, one who campaigns for change.
2. One who is conspicuously active in carrying out any occupational or professional functions.

Synonyms

• mover and shaker

Derived terms

• activistic
• direct activist

Related terms

• activism

Translations

Adjective

activist (comparative more activist, superlative most activist)

1. Behaving as an activist.

Dutch

Etymology

Originated in the early 20th century. Equivalent to actief +? -ist. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /??k.ti?v?st/
• Hyphenation: ac?ti?vist
• Rhymes: -?st

Noun

activist m (plural activisten, feminine activiste)

1. An activist.
2. (historical) A Flemish nationalist who cooperated with the occupying German Empire during the First World War.

Derived terms

• activistisch

Related terms

• activisme

Descendants

• ? Indonesian: aktivis

Romanian

Noun

activist m (plural activi?ti, feminine equivalent activist?)

1. activist

Declension

English

Etymology

campaign +? -er

Noun

campaigner (plural campaigners)

1. A person who has served in a military campaign.
2. (by extension) A military veteran.
3. A person who campaigns for a person running for political office or works, or supports, in an organised and active way towards a goal .
4. Someone with experience in a certain field.
5. An activist.

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