Wokeist

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Pronunciation: /woʊkɪst/

Definitions of wokeist

noun a person who holds extreme or radical views on social justice issues, often associated with the 'woke' movement

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a wokeist and always stands up for social justice.

A2 The wokeist in our group organized a protest against inequality.

B1 The wokeist movement has gained momentum in recent years.

B2 As a wokeist, she is constantly educating herself on issues of diversity and inclusion.

C1 The wokeist perspective challenges traditional beliefs and systems of oppression.

C2 Being a wokeist requires a deep understanding of intersectionality and systemic discrimination.

Examples of wokeist in a Sentence

formal The wokeist activists are pushing for more inclusive policies in the workplace.

informal She's always going on about being the wokeist one in our friend group.

slang Those wokeist Twitter users are constantly calling out problematic behavior online.

figurative The artist's work is often described as wokeist, challenging societal norms through their creations.

Grammatical Forms of wokeist

past tense

woke

plural

wokeists

comparative

more wokeist

superlative

most wokeist

present tense

is wokeist

future tense

will be wokeist

perfect tense

has been wokeist

continuous tense

is being wokeist

singular

wokeist

positive degree

very wokeist

infinitive

to be wokeist

gerund

being wokeist

participle

being wokeist

Origin and Evolution of wokeist

First Known Use: 2010 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'wokeist' is derived from the term 'woke', which originated in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) as a term for being socially aware or 'awake' to issues of social justice and inequality.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe individuals who are highly aware of social issues and strive for social justice, the term 'wokeist' has evolved to refer to those who are perceived as excessively or self-righteously 'woke' in their beliefs and actions.