Word
radicalization
Phoneticsrad·i·cal·iza·tion
/ˌɹædɪkəɫɪˈzeɪʃən/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the way a person slowly starts to believe in very extreme ideas, sometimes supporting violence. You see this word in news about politics and safety.
n. gradual adoption of extreme political, social, or religious views, often linked to support for violence. Typically discussed in studies of extremism, security policy, and prevention programmes.
Examples
“Radicalization often starts with angry posts online.”
“Teachers watch for signs of radicalization when students share extremist videos in group chats.”
“Scholars argue that radicalization rarely follows a single path, emerging instead from isolation, grievance, and exposure to networks that reward certainty over doubt.”
Examples
simple
“Radicalization often starts with angry posts online.”
contextual
“Teachers watch for signs of radicalization when students share extremist videos in group chats.”
complex
“Scholars argue that radicalization rarely follows a single path, emerging instead from isolation, grievance, and exposure to networks that reward certainty over doubt.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “radicalization” in context.
Verb
01. combat radicalization
“Governments must work together to combat radicalization effectively.”
verb + noun
02. counter radicalization
“The new strategy aims to counter radicalization in prisons.”
verb + noun
03. drive radicalization
“Poverty and exclusion often drive radicalization in conflict zones.”
verb + noun
04. fuel radicalization
“Hate speech on social media can fuel radicalization among vulnerable youth.”
verb + noun
05. prevent radicalization
“Schools run workshops to prevent radicalization and promote tolerance.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. gradual radicalization
“Her gradual radicalization began with conspiracy forums and extremist videos.”
adj + noun
07. online radicalization
“Police warned parents about the dangers of online radicalization through gaming chats.”
adj + noun
08. political radicalization
“Economic crisis has contributed to political radicalization across the region.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. path to radicalization
“Loneliness and anger can form a path to radicalization for some teenagers.”
noun + prep + noun
10. process of radicalization
“Researchers are studying the process of radicalization to improve prevention.”
noun + prep + noun
11. at risk of radicalization
“Teenagers who feel isolated are most at risk of radicalization.”
12. prevent the spread of radicalization
“Education is key to prevent the spread of radicalization in schools.”
Etymology
From radical + -ization.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
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- 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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