extremism
extreme beliefs or actions
very strong political, religious, or social beliefs that most people consider unreasonable or dangerous
extremism; extremism in [place/area]; [type] extremism; fight/combat/tackle extremism
- The government announced new measures to prevent the spread of extremism online.
- Community leaders warned that poverty and isolation can make young people more vulnerable to extremism.
- The party tried to distance itself from extremism and appeal to moderate voters.
- Extremism can divide a community.
- The school teaches students how to recognize extremism online.
- Base: extremism
- Plural: extremism
counter-extremism
1efforts against extremism
work or policies that try to stop extremism
- The city launched a counter-extremism program for schools and community groups.
- Critics argued that the counter-extremism strategy needed stronger protections for civil liberties.
- The minister announced new funding for counter-extremism work.
domestic extremism
1extremism within a country
extremism that comes from inside a country
- The hearing focused on the threat of domestic extremism.
- Law enforcement agencies are sharing information about domestic extremism.
- The report distinguishes domestic extremism from foreign terrorist threats.
left-wing extremism
1extreme far-left ideology
extreme political views on the far left
- The agency included left-wing extremism in its annual security assessment.
- Some protests were peaceful, but officials warned about small groups linked to left-wing extremism.
- The article compares right-wing and left-wing extremism in the postwar period.
online extremism
1extremism on the internet
extreme and dangerous ideas or activity spread on the internet
- Parents are asking for better tools to protect teenagers from online extremism.
- Researchers studied how online extremism spreads through private chat groups.
- The platform removed thousands of posts linked to online extremism.
political extremism
1extreme political beliefs
political ideas or actions that most people consider too extreme
- Analysts linked the crisis to the rise of political extremism in several regions.
- The candidate promised to reject political extremism and seek practical solutions.
- Social media has made it easier for some forms of political extremism to spread.
religious extremism
1extreme religious beliefs
religious beliefs or actions that are very extreme and often intolerant
- The report examined how religious extremism can grow in isolated communities.
- Leaders from several faiths spoke together against religious extremism.
- Education can help young people resist messages of religious extremism.
right-wing extremism
1extreme far-right ideology
extreme political views on the far right
- Officials expressed concern about the growth of right-wing extremism online.
- The documentary looks at the history of right-wing extremism in Europe.
- The group monitors threats linked to right-wing extremism.
violent extremism
1extremism involving violence
extreme beliefs or actions that support or use violence
- The program aims to stop young people from being drawn into violent extremism.
- Police said the attack was being investigated as a case of violent extremism.
- Local organizations work with schools to help prevent violent extremism.