extremism
gb/ˌɪkstɹˈimˌɪzʌm/ us/ˌɪkstɹˈimˌɪzʌm/
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extreme beliefs or actions
very strong political, religious, or social beliefs that most people consider unreasonable or dangerous
Patrón de uso:
extremism; extremism in [place/area]; [type] extremism; fight/combat/tackle extremism
Error frecuente:
Extremism is usually uncountable. Use extremist for a person who holds extreme views.
Sinónimos
radicalism (can be less negative and may mean support for major social or political change)
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fanaticism (emphasizes intense, unreasonable enthusiasm or devotion)
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militancy (emphasizes aggressive or confrontational action)
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zealotry (emphasizes excessive and uncompromising commitment)
Antónimos
moderation (support for balanced, reasonable, or less extreme views)
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centrism (political position away from extreme left or right views)
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tolerance (acceptance of different views rather than hostile rejection)
Colocaciones
political extremism
|religious extremism
|violent extremism
|right-wing extremism
|left-wing extremism
|domestic extremism
|the rise of extremism
|combat extremism
|tackle extremism
|extremism online
Temas
politics
|religion
|society
|conflict
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Extremism can divide a community.
- The school teaches students how to recognize extremism online.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
extremism
AFI
GB/ˌɪkstɹˈimˌɪzʌm/
US/ˌɪkstɹˈimˌɪzʌm/
Sílabas y acento
ex - trem - ism (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (trem)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: extremism
- Plural: extremism
Expresiones
counter-extremism
1/kˈaʊntɚ ˌɪkstɹˈimˌɪzʌm/
fixed phrase
efforts against extremism
work or policies that try to stop extremism
Ejemplos
- 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
1/dəmˈɛstɪk ˌɪkstɹˈimˌɪzʌm/
fixed phrase
extremism within a country
extremism that comes from inside a country
Ejemplos
- 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
1/lˈɛft wˈɪŋ ˌɪkstɹˈimˌɪzʌm/
fixed phrase
extreme far-left ideology
extreme political views on the far left
Ejemplos
- 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
1/ˈɔnlˌaɪn ˌɪkstɹˈimˌɪzʌm/
fixed phrase
extremism on the internet
extreme and dangerous ideas or activity spread on the internet
Ejemplos
- 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
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl ˌɪkstɹˈimˌɪzʌm/
fixed phrase
extreme political beliefs
political ideas or actions that most people consider too extreme
Ejemplos
- 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
1/ɹɪlˈɪd͡ʒəs ˌɪkstɹˈimˌɪzʌm/
fixed phrase
extreme religious beliefs
religious beliefs or actions that are very extreme and often intolerant
Ejemplos
- 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
1/ɹˈaɪt wˈɪŋ ˌɪkstɹˈimˌɪzʌm/
fixed phrase
extreme far-right ideology
extreme political views on the far right
Ejemplos
- 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
1/vˈaɪələnt ˌɪkstɹˈimˌɪzʌm/
fixed phrase
extremism involving violence
extreme beliefs or actions that support or use violence
Ejemplos
- 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.