extremism
pronunciation
How to pronounce extremism in British English:
UK [ɪkˈstri:mɪzəm]
How to pronounce extremism in American English:
US [ɪkˈstriːmɪzəm]
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- Noun:
- any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policies
Word Origin
- extremism (n.)
- "disposition to go to extremes in doctrine or practice," 1848, from extreme + -ism. I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue. [Barry Goldwater (1909-1998), acceptance speech as Republican candidate for President, 1963]
Example
- 1. Pakistan 's stance towards islamist extremism remains ambivalent .
- 2. Indeed , the extremism of his party is mr romney 's greatest handicap .
- 3. He has firmly denounced jobbik 's extremism .
- 4. Economic hardship is feeding extremism .
- 5. Some republicans accused the lightbulb brigade of extremism .