"hashtivism" meaning in English

See hashtivism in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: Blend of hashtag + activism Etymology templates: {{blend|en|hashtag|activism}} Blend of hashtag + activism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} hashtivism (uncountable)
  1. (informal, derogatory) A form of Internet slacktivism based around the posting of messages that contain hashtags. Wikipedia link: en:hashtag activism Tags: derogatory, informal, uncountable
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