civil rights activist
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civil rights activist
A person who actively and publicly works for the observance, defense, and expansion of the civil and political rights of all people.
Nelson Mandela war ein weltbekannter Bürgerrechtler, der gegen die Apartheid in Südafrika kämpfte.
Nelson Mandela was a world-famous civil rights activist who fought against apartheid in South Africa.
The word is clearly structured: it describes a person (-ler) who advocates for the rights (-recht) of citizens (-bürger). So the base is 'das Bürgerrecht' (civil right).
Ein Bürgerrechtler kämpft für die Grundrechte aller Menschen in einem Staat.
A civil rights activist fights for the fundamental rights of all people in a state.
'Bürgerrechtler' (civil rights activist) is often combined with verbs that express commitment. Typical ones are 'sich einsetzen für' (to advocate for), 'kämpfen für' (to fight for), or 'fordern' (to demand).
Die Bürgerrechtlerin setzte sich für die Gleichberechtigung von Frauen ein.
The civil rights activist advocated for equal rights for women.
This word is mainly used in political and historical contexts. It often refers to well-known figures who worked against injustice and for freedom.
Martin Luther King Jr. ist einer der bekanntesten Bürgerrechtler der Geschichte.
Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the best-known civil rights activists in history.
activist
'der Aktivist' and 'der Bürgerrechtler' both describe people who actively and publicly work toward social or political goals. 'Aktivist' is more general and can fit many topics, such as the environment, housing, or equality. 'Bürgerrechtler' is more specific: it is especially about civil and political rights, meaning freedom, equal treatment, and protection from injustice. The words can be confused because many 'Bürgerrechtler' are also 'Aktivisten'. But not every 'Aktivist' is a 'Bürgerrechtler'.
Der Bürgerrechtler fordert vor Gericht gleiche Rechte für alle Bürger.
The civil rights activist demands equal rights for all citizens in court.
Beim Frühstück erzählt er von einem Aktivisten, der gegen zu hohe Mieten kämpft.
Over breakfast, he talks about an activist who is fighting against excessive rents.