Extremism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪkˈstɹiː.mɪ.zəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Extremism is a noun meaning Extreme ideas or actions, primarily in politics or religion.
Meaning
Extreme ideas or actions, primarily in politics or religion.
Example Sentences
For a student of American history and a foreigner like myself, it is easier to understand all these extremisms of conscience.
Echoing the views of my colleagues from the region and beyond, I told the Security Council on Feb. 18, 2003, that while the ramifications of the war could go beyond anyone’s calculations, “one outcome is almost certain: extremism stands to benefit enormously from an uncalculated adventure in Iraq.”
Word Forms
- extremisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include radicalism, radicalization, radical, bigotry, fundamentalism, fanaticism.
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