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extremism

/ɪkˈstriːmɪzəm/
ex · trem · i · sm
Plural:extremisms
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Adjective:extremist
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• noun

1

The holding of extreme political, ideological, or religious views; fanaticism or radicalism that rejects moderate or mainstream principles.

Example

"Educational programs that promote critical thinking and civic dialogue can help counter the rise of ideological extremism."

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• Nearby Words

extraversion
extreme
extremely
extremism
extremist
extremistic
extremity

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the adjective 'extreme' (from Latin 'extremus', meaning 'outermost') combined with the suffix '-ism'. It was originally coined in American political discourse during the debates leading up to the Civil War.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Extremism. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/extremism
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