radicalism

noun
UK: /ˈrædɪkəlɪzəm/
US: /ˈrædɪkəlɪzəm/

  1. The belief or expression of opinions favoring far-reaching political or social change.

    1. His radicalism scared some people.
    2. The university was a hotbed of radicalism during the 1960s, with students demanding changes to the curriculum.

  2. The actions of people who advocate or cause complete political or social reform.

    1. Radicalism can lead to unrest.
    2. The government responded to the rising tide of radicalism with increased security measures and censorship.

Synonyms

extremism militancy fanaticism

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "radicalism" in English means: The belief or expression of opinions favoring far-reaching political or social change., The actions of people who advocate or cause complete political or social reform..

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

Synonyms for "radicalism": extremism, militancy, fanaticism.

Example usage of "radicalism": "His radicalism scared some people.". More examples on the page.