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

Examples of radicalism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Leftish journalists simply want to tar conservative causes with the radicalism of their fringes. Hugo Gurdon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 June 2024 At almost every chance to give context for his radicalism, One Love breezes over it with title cards and archival footage. Lawrence Burney, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2024 The energy crisis of the past two years continues to be a major concern, and uncertainty in the run-up to the European elections as well as rising social tensions and political radicalism is spooking investors too. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 30 May 2024 Despite their radicalism, progressives have made for a very comfortable home for themselves in the Democratic Party. Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for radicalism 

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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 4 Jul. 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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