hactivism

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A form of hacktivism — The practice of promoting a political agenda by hacking, especially by defacing or disabling websites.

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Meanings

nounhactivism (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of hacktivism.

Origin

Blend of hack + activism.

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APA

hactivism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hactivism

MLA

“hactivism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hactivism. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hactivism,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hactivism.

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