Radicalism Meaning
/ˈradɪkəlɪz(ə)m/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAny of various radical social or political movements that aim at fundamental change in the structure of society
Sentence Examples
Islamic radicalism is a danger for Algeria.
There has been a significant increase of religious radicalism in Algeria.
CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ called for the total overthrow of the current government.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The rise of political ____ on both ends of the spectrum has made compromise increasingly difficult.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English radical Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *-mós Ancient Greek -μός (-mós) Ancient Greek -ισμός (-ismós)der. English -ism English radicalism From radical + -ism.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ called for the total overthrow of the current government.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The rise of political ____ on both ends of the spectrum has made compromise increasingly difficult.