noun

extremism

ihk-STREE-mih-zuhm

noun

The holding of extreme political or religious beliefs, especially ones that support radical or violent action.

"The report examined how online forums can fuel extremism."

How to Use Extremism

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHolding views (usually political or religious) that are far outside the mainstream, often dangerously so.

Common pairings

combat extremism religious extremism political extremism

extremisms plural

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The report examined how online forums can fuel _____.

Formed from "extreme" + the noun suffix -ism, denoting a doctrine or set of beliefs.

euphemism