radicalism
n. C1 Advanced US //ˈɹædɪkəˌɫɪzəm// UK //ɹˈædɪkəlˌɪzəm// rad·i·cal·ism
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.
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.