extremism

noun
UK: /ɪkˈstriːmɪzəm/
US: /ɪkˈstriːmɪzəm/

  1. Beliefs or actions that are considered far outside what most people think is correct or reasonable.

    1. The group is known for its religious extremism.
    2. We must fight extremism to protect democratic values and promote tolerance in society.

  2. The quality or state of being extreme, or the degree to which something is extreme.

    1. The extremism of his views shocked many people.
    2. The politician's extremism alienated moderate voters, costing him the election.

Synonyms

fanaticism radicalism zealotry intolerance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "extremism" in English means: Beliefs or actions that are considered far outside what most people think is correct or reasonable., The quality or state of being extreme, or the degree to which something is extreme..

The phonetic transcription of "extremism" is /ɪkˈstriːmɪzəm/ in British English and /ɪkˈstriːmɪzəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "extremism": fanaticism, radicalism, zealotry, intolerance.

Example usage of "extremism": "The group is known for its religious extremism.". More examples on the page.