Community Organizing Jargon

noun a person who campaigns for some kind of social change or political reform

adjective relating to or supporting activism

• The activist organized a peaceful protest to raise awareness about climate change.
• My friend is a passionate activist for animal rights.
• That activist is always out there fighting the good fight.
• She was an activist for change, always pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo.

noun a person who stirs up public feelings especially to promote a cause

• The political agitator was arrested for inciting violence during the protest.
• The agitator at work keeps stirring up drama between coworkers.
• That guy is such an agitator, always causing trouble wherever he goes.
• The agitator in the washing machine helps to clean clothes by creating movement and friction.