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activist
A person who actively and often publicly works toward political or social goals.
Die Klima-Aktivisten blockierten die Straße, um auf ihre Forderungen aufmerksam zu machen.
The climate activists blocked the road to draw attention to their demands.
'Aktivist' (activist) belongs to the word family of 'aktiv' (active). The ending '-ist' refers to a person who carries out a certain activity or follows a certain belief.
Er ist schon seit seiner Jugend politischer Aktivist.
He has been a political activist since his youth.
The word is often combined with the issue the person is campaigning for. Common examples are 'Klima-Aktivist' (climate activist), 'Umwelt-Aktivist' (environmental activist), or 'Menschenrechts-Aktivist' (human rights activist).
Die Tierschutz-Aktivisten demonstrierten vor dem Labor.
The animal rights activists demonstrated in front of the laboratory.
As a subject, 'Aktivist' (activist) often appears with verbs that describe an act of protest or engagement, such as 'demonstrieren' (to demonstrate), 'protestieren' (to protest), 'fordern' (to demand), or 'sich einsetzen für' (to campaign for).
Die Aktivisten fordern ein sofortiges Umdenken in der Energiepolitik.
The activists are demanding an immediate rethink in energy policy.
politician
'der Politiker' and 'der Aktivist' can both have to do with politics or social issues. A politician works professionally in politics and often holds an office or mandate. An activist actively works toward a goal, for example at demonstrations, in campaigns, or in an initiative. He does not have to hold political office. The words can be confused because both can publicly stand for certain ideas. The important point is: 'Politiker' describes more of an official role, while 'Aktivist' describes active commitment to a goal.
Wegen der geplanten Straße sammelt der Aktivist Unterschriften in der Nachbarschaft.
Because of the planned road, the activist is collecting signatures in the neighborhood.
Der Politiker spricht am Wochenende auf einer Veranstaltung über neue Regeln.
The politician is speaking at an event this weekend about new rules.