radicalism

noun

rad·​i·​cal·​ism ˈra-di-kə-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce radicalism (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being radical
2
: the doctrines or principles of radicals

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Following the attempt on her life, Yousafzai grew into a global figure in the fight for women’s rights and against radicalism, becoming the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize at 17. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 23 Nov. 2024 This straightforward, beautiful character study exemplifies neither radicalism nor schizophrenia, although Pierre’s persistent dissatisfaction indicates a larger and recognizable alienation from the trash and decadence of most new films. Armond White, National Review, 1 Nov. 2024 One famous user was Uschi Obermaier, a model who lived on various communes in West Germany and became an emblem of left-wing radicalism in the late sixties. Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024 In the height of the singer-songwriter era, when earnest autobiographical confessions were prized as tokens of authenticity, Newman’s use of sarcasm and unlikable protagonists was an act of literary radicalism in pop music. David Hajdu, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for radicalism 

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of radicalism was in 1817

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“Radicalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radicalism. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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radicalism

noun
rad·​i·​cal·​ism ˈrad-i-kə-ˌliz-əm How to pronounce radicalism (audio)
: the quality or state of being radical
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