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Definition of slacktivism

slacktivism

/ˈslæk.tɪ.vɪz.əm/
slack · tiv · ism
Adjective:slacktivist
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• noun

1

The practice of supporting a political or social cause by means such as social media or online petitions, characterized as involving very little effort or commitment and having minimal practical effect.

Example

"Critics argued that changing a profile picture to raise awareness was merely slacktivism rather than meaningful civic engagement."

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• Rhymes for slacktivism

• Nearby Words

slackly
slackness
slacks
slacktivism
slag
slagging
slagheap

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-1990s as a portmanteau blending 'slacker' and 'activism,' originally used to describe simple, bottom-up civic actions before taking on its modern pejorative sense with the rise of social media.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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