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Definition of hacktivism

hacktivism

/ˈhæk.tɪ.vɪz.əm/
hack · tiv · ism
Adjective:hacktivist
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hacktivism Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The practice of gaining unauthorized access to computer systems or networks as a form of protest to promote a political, social, or ideological cause.

Example

"The cybersecurity seminar examined how modern hacktivism blurs the line between civil disobedience and digital crime."

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• Rhymes for hacktivism

• Nearby Words

hackles
hackneyed
hacksaw
hacktivism
hacktivist
hacky
haddock

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1994 as a blend of "hack" and "activism" by members of the Cult of the Dead Cow, an influential computer hacker collective.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hacktivism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hacktivism
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