social justice warrior

[ soh-shuhl juhs-tis wawr-ee-er, wor‐ ]

noun

1. Disparaging. a term for a person who advocates a liberal progressive orthodoxy, often on the internet, especially involving the treatment of ethnic, racial, or sexual minorities. : SJW

Word History and Origins

Origin of social justice warrior¹

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

“This is appalling and extremely racist,” the Georgia Republican turned social justice warrior posted on X. “This does not represent President Trump. This type of behavior should not be tolerated ever.”

From Salon

“I’m a liberal troll social justice warrior serving satirical nonsense with a mission,” Mr. Blair said.

From New York Times

Williams is not exactly a social justice warrior.

From Slate

A clean-cut 38-year-old Indian American from the Midwest, a family man with oodles of interpersonal charm, a religious son of high-caste Hindu immigrants, a biotech entrepreneur and anti–social justice warrior with no prior experience in Washington—what could be more refreshing for the GOP than all this?

From Slate

Salcedo marched in WeHo Pride while dressed as a social justice warrior carrying a shield that read, “Invest in Trans Lives.”

From Los Angeles Times