extremism
noun
ex·trem·ism
ik-ˈstrē-ˌmi-zəm 
1
: the quality or state of being extreme
2
: advocacy of extreme measures or views : radicalism
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Domestic violent extremism is defined by the FBI and Department of Homeland Security as violence or credible threats of violence intended to influence government policy or intimidate civilians for political or ideological purposes.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
Nihilistic violent extremism is a relatively new term introduced by federal authorities to describe actors who commit violence without allegiance to any clear political ideology.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … IDEOLOGY CLASH – Teachers union chief pushes anti 'fascist' book after Kirk murder linked to extremism.
—FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Political polarization is born under extremism; and extremism thrives on division, which ultimately results in a lesser perfect Union.
—Fabian Naranjo Gonzalez, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
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Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
Nihilistic violent extremism is a relatively new term introduced by federal authorities to describe actors who commit violence without allegiance to any clear political ideology.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Continue reading … IDEOLOGY CLASH – Teachers union chief pushes anti 'fascist' book after Kirk murder linked to extremism.
—FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Political polarization is born under extremism; and extremism thrives on division, which ultimately results in a lesser perfect Union.
—Fabian Naranjo Gonzalez, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for extremism
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“Extremism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extremism. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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extremism
noun
ex·trem·ism
ik-ˈstrē-ˌmiz-əm
1
: the quality or state of being extreme
2
: belief in and support for extreme ideas especially in politics
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