slacktivism
or slac·tiv·ism
[ slak-tuh-viz-uh m ]
/ ˈslæk təˌvɪz əm /
noun
actions taken to bring about political or social change but requiring only minimal commitment, effort, or risk: students engaging in slacktivism by signing an online petition.
Origin of slacktivism
First recorded in 1995–2000;
slack(er) +
(ac)tivism
OTHER WORDS FROM slacktivism
slack·tiv·ist, nounWords nearby slacktivism
slack-jawed,
slack-key,
slacken,
slacker,
slacks,
slacktivism,
slag,
slag cement,
slag down,
slag heap,
slaggy
British Dictionary definitions for slacktivism
slacktivism
/ (ˈslæktɪˌvɪzəm) /
noun
the public proclaiming of one's political beliefs through activities that require little effort or commitment
Derived forms of slacktivism
slacktivist, nounWord Origin for slacktivism
C21: a blend of
slacker and
activism