radicalism

noun

rad·​i·​cal·​ism ˈra-di-kə-ˌli-zəm How to pronounce radicalism (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being radical
2
: the doctrines or principles of radicals

Examples of radicalism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Embracing radicalism Oakland Mayor Thao joins mayors from across country in D.C. asking for homelessness resources Currently, the city operates six tiny home or cabin shelter sites, totaling more than 500 units, with three new facilities in the pipeline to add hundreds more beds. Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024 He was intrinsically opposed to student radicalism. Sophie Tanno, CNN, 17 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for radicalism 

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Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of radicalism was in 1817

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“Radicalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radicalism. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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radicalism

noun
rad·​i·​cal·​ism ˈrad-i-kə-ˌliz-əm How to pronounce radicalism (audio)
: the quality or state of being radical
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