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craftivism

craftivism noun: a form of activism involving craft practices such as knitting.

Noun

craftivism (uncountable)

  1. A form of activism involving craft practices such as knitting.
    • So late last week the museum put out a call online seeking “pussyhat” donations — for a future exhibition and to create an archive of what the museum calls “the largest example of social activism through craft ("craftivism") in U.S. modern history.”2017 February 1, Breg Cook, “Local Museum Seeks To Preserve Pink 'Pussyhats' From Women's March”, in WBUR

Origin of craftivism

Blend of craft + activism.

Questions about craftivism

What does craftivism mean?
Craftivism means a form of activism involving craft practices such as knitting.
What part of speech is craftivism?
Craftivism is a noun.

Words near craftivism in the dictionary

  1. craftinesses
  2. crafting
  3. craftings
  4. craftist
  5. craftists
  6. craftivism
  7. craftivist
  8. craftivists
  9. craftlace
  10. craftless
  11. craftlessness

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