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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Violent extremism has increased throughout Africa in recent years, although until lately it was mostly restricted to the Sahel region, where militias hold control over swaths of territory.
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Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 28 July 2025
Without education, economic infrastructure, or hope, what else can grow but extremism?
—Margaux Chetrit, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2025
Morrison is focused on supporting working families, standing up against extremism, and fostering a culture of civility and respect in politics.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
This has created concerns over the White House's preparedness to deal with violent extremism.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
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Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 28 July 2025
Without education, economic infrastructure, or hope, what else can grow but extremism?
—Margaux Chetrit, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2025
Morrison is focused on supporting working families, standing up against extremism, and fostering a culture of civility and respect in politics.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 14 July 2025
This has created concerns over the White House's preparedness to deal with violent extremism.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
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“Extremism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extremism. Accessed 6 Aug. 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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