Extremism

/ɪkˈstriː.mɪz.əm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The holding of extreme political or religious views that can lead to radical actions or beliefs.

The government has initiated programs to counteract the rise of extremism in society.

Ideological positions that are far removed from the moderate norms of a given political spectrum.

Her speech addressed the dangers of political extremism in modern democracies.

Behavior or beliefs that go beyond acceptable limits and can cause harm to individuals or groups.

Extremism often leads to violence and civil unrest in communities.

Derived from the Latin word 'extremus', meaning 'outermost, farthest, utmost'.

right-wing extremism

Political ideology that favors extreme conservative ideas.

left-wing extremism

Political ideology that favors extreme liberal ideas.

religious extremism

Intense and fervent belief in a religion, often leading to harmful actions.

radical

A person who advocates for thorough or complete political or social reform.

fundamentalism

A form of a religion that upholds belief in the strict, literal interpretation of scripture.

Alt-right extremism

Refers to extreme right-wing ideologies often associated with white nationalism.

Radical leftist

Used to describe someone who supports extreme left-wing views.