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- \ik-ˈstrē-ˌmi-zəm\
- /ɪkˈstriː.mɪ.zəm/
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- \ik-ˈstrē-ˌmi-zəm\
Definitions of extremism word
- noun extremism The holding of extreme political or religious views; fanaticism. 1
- uncountable noun extremism Extremism is the behaviour or beliefs of extremists. 0
- noun extremism the quality or state of going to extremes, esp. the extreme right or extreme left in politics 0
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Parts of speech for Extremism
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extremism popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for extremism
noun extremism
- radicalism — the holding or following of radical or extreme views or principles.
- fanaticism — fanatical character, spirit, or conduct.
- immoderation — lack of moderation.
- zealotry — undue or excessive zeal; fanaticism.
- activism — Activism is the process of campaigning in public or working for an organization in order to bring about political or social change.
Antonyms for extremism
noun extremism
- moderation — the quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of extremes or excesses; temperance.
- apathy — You can use apathy to talk about someone's state of mind if you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about anything.
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
- doubt — to be uncertain about; consider questionable or unlikely; hesitate to believe.
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