Word
radicalism
Phoneticsrad·i·cal·ism
US/ˈɹædɪkəˌɫɪzəm/
UK/ɹˈædɪkəlˌɪzəm/
Definition
n. a strong belief in making very big and sudden changes to society or government. It often involves wanting to get rid of the old system completely.
n. the advocacy of fundamental and often violent political or social change. Refers to the pursuit of extreme reforms or the rejection of traditional institutions.
Examples
“The new leader's radicalism caused a lot of fear among the old guard.”
“The rapid rise of radicalism in the region led to the collapse of the previous government and a period of intense civil unrest.”
“While some viewed the movement's radicalism as a necessary catalyst for progress, others argued that such abrupt shifts in policy would destabilize the economy for years to come.”
Examples
simple
“The new leader's radicalism caused a lot of fear among the old guard.”
contextual
“The rapid rise of radicalism in the region led to the collapse of the previous government and a period of intense civil unrest.”
complex
“While some viewed the movement's radicalism as a necessary catalyst for progress, others argued that such abrupt shifts in policy would destabilize the economy for years to come.”
Real-World Examples
“Mahajan drops enough breadcrumbs as he goes that the Chopras’ journey towards murder and radicalism feels less like a twist and more like a procession – but one packed with drama and life.” “Where’s the invective, the anger, the criticality, the radicalism we’ve come to expect from contemporary art?” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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