activist organization

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activist
noun[C]
uk
/ˈæk.tɪ.vɪst/us
/ˈæk.tə.vɪst/
a person who believes strongly in political or social change and takes part in activities such as public protests to try to make ...
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organization
noun
uk
/ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌɔːr.ɡən.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
a group of people who work together in an organized way for a ...
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Theactivistorganizationuses traditional media, social-networking, lobbying, demonstrating, and other methods to encourage social change.
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A section of the organization argued that there were new possibilities for growth in the 1990s, and a more interventionist,activistorganizationwas necessary.
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Clearly, the credibility of urban activist organizations was greatly enhanced if they could provide tangible benefits.
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Even as we enter the twenty-first century, parties that allow their grassroots activist organizations to wither do so at their peril.
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We have a strong formal medical school curriculum that is supplemented by numerous service opportunities, interest groups, and activist organizations.
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It was formed as an independent activist organisation with the purpose of advocating a reform program.
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In 2013 the organization gave 146 grants totaling $406,290 to grassroots activist organizations around the country.
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She has been involved with several established political and activist organizations.
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Throughout 2009 and 2010, a number of sit-ins, hunger strikes, marches, and social media campaigns were conducted by many activist organizations.
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The 1980s witnessed an increase in activist organizations, publications, and conferences.
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He also became more concerned about injustice, and joined activist organizations; he has established, and been a part of, several activist organizations.
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This unrest manifested itself at the outset as peaceful activist organisations that united their members on the basis of ethnicity.
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These groups range from political activist organizations to social clubs.
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However, activist organizations engage in other activities as well.
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These activist organizations are viewed as controversial by some librarians, while others view them as a natural extension and outgrowth of their own deeply held library ethics.
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Due to the acts of an activist organisation which with the support of local people and judiciary presently stopped the demolishing and conversion process into hotel.
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Low rent in the smaller residential and commercial properties had contributed to a trend toward gentrification in recent decades, often spearheaded by artistic, cultural and activist organizations.
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