radicalism
/ˈrædɪkəˌlɪzəm/
NOUN
1. A movement advocating fundamental social or political change
Any of various radical social or political movements that aim at fundamental change in the structure of society.
1.1. Political and ideological movements
A political or ideological position that advocates substantial changes to established political institutions, social structures, or systems of government.
Synonyms
- extremism
- leftism
- left-wing politics
- left
- socialism
- liberalism
- neoliberalism
Antonyms
- conservatism
- neoconservatism
- illiberalism
- immobilism
Examples
- The political debate centered around the potential consequences of radicalism in policy.
- Some argue that the surge in social media has fueled the rise of online radicalism.
- The professor's lecture delved into the historical roots of ideological radicalism.
- Critics expressed concerns about the influence of religious radicalism on global stability.
- The documentary explored the evolution of environmental radicalism in the pursuit of conservation goals.
Related Words
- political ideology
- political movement
- social reform
- revolution
- progressivism
- unconventionalism
- nonconformism
- nonconformity
- unorthodoxy
1.2. Extremism and excessive positions
A tendency toward extreme, excessive, or unreasonable beliefs and positions that go beyond moderate or conventional limits.
Synonyms
- extremism
- excess
- excessiveness
- exorbitance
- extravagance
- immoderacy
- immoderation
- insobriety
- intemperance
- intemperateness
- irrationality
- nimiety
- prodigality
- unreasonableness
Antonyms
- moderation
- moderateness
- temperance
- temperateness
Examples
- Some argue that the surge in social media has fueled the rise of online radicalism.
- Critics expressed concerns about the influence of religious radicalism on global stability.
Related Words
- extreme
- extremity
- exaggeration
- inordinateness
- overdoing
- unrestraint
- recklessness
- fanaticism
- zealotry