aktibismo
aktibísmo with stress marks
activism
Usage Note
Aktibismo, borrowed from English activism with the Spanish suffix -ismo, describes political or social advocacy and organized action for change. It is common in academic discourse, journalism, and social-movement contexts in the Philippines, where student and labor activism have a long history.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang aktibismo sa lipunan. "
Natural Translation
Activism is important in society.
Literal Translation
Important the activism in society.
" Ang aktibismo ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng demokrasya. "
Natural Translation
Activism is an important part of democracy.
Literal Translation
The activism is an important part of-the democracy.
" Sa pamamagitan ng aktibismo ng mga kabataan, marami nang batas ang nabago para sa kapakanan ng karaniwang mamamayan. "
Natural Translation
Through the activism of the youth, many laws have been changed for the welfare of ordinary citizens.
Literal Translation
Through of activism of the youth, many already laws the changed for the welfare of ordinary citizen.
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