Definition of extremism in English:
extremism
noun ɪkˈstriːmɪz(ə)mɛkˈstriːmɪz(ə)mɪkˈstriˌmɪzəm
mass nounThe holding of extreme political or religious views; fanaticism.
the dangers of religious extremism
Example sentencesExamples
- No other country possesses so many laws against right-wing extremism as Germany.
- The fanatics turn to extremism, which has really no basis in the true religion at all.
- That is why we need less extremism and pulling other people down for political gain in Government.
- To deny certain levels of anti-social behaviour invites absolute extremism.
- Otherwise their anger and frustration can lead to religious extremism.
Synonyms
fanaticism, radicalism, zealotry, zeal, fundamentalism, dogmatism, bigotry, militancy, activism
sectarianism, chauvinism, partisanship
Definition of extremism in US English:
extremism
nounikˈstrēˌmizəmɪkˈstriˌmɪzəm
The holding of extreme political or religious views; fanaticism.
the dangers of religious extremism
Example sentencesExamples
- The fanatics turn to extremism, which has really no basis in the true religion at all.
- To deny certain levels of anti-social behaviour invites absolute extremism.
- Otherwise their anger and frustration can lead to religious extremism.
- That is why we need less extremism and pulling other people down for political gain in Government.
- No other country possesses so many laws against right-wing extremism as Germany.
Synonyms
fanaticism, radicalism, zealotry, zeal, fundamentalism, dogmatism, bigotry, militancy, activism