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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Every new restriction on Afghan women strengthens the Taliban’s dictatorial grip on the entire Afghan population and feeds extremism in a society already occupied by dozens of terrorist groups.
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Lisa Curtis, Foreign Affairs, 28 Mar. 2024
Other is the kindling that fuels extremism and illiberalism.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
Among those targeted were Jared Holt, a senior research analyst at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, who covers right-wing extremism; Hannah Gais, a senior research analyst at Southern Poverty Law Center; and Steven Monacelli, an investigative journalist for the Texas Observer.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024
Taylor Wilson: All right, Will Carless covers extremism and emerging issues for USA Today.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2024
The Sahel is a region which is brings together a dangerous mix of religious extremism, poverty and environmental decline.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
The second non-fiction title on Elvie Productions’ slate is a documentary about a special unit that was created in the wake of the 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris to prevent and fight against violent extremism.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024
The AfD poses a threat that many see as singular, both because of Germany’s history and because of the party’s unabashed extremism.
—Joseph De Weck, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2024
After months of internal deliberation, Twitter announced a plan to fight violent extremism, removing accounts suspected to have ISIS ties.
—Ann Marimow, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2024
Lisa Curtis, Foreign Affairs, 28 Mar. 2024
Other is the kindling that fuels extremism and illiberalism.
—Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
Among those targeted were Jared Holt, a senior research analyst at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, who covers right-wing extremism; Hannah Gais, a senior research analyst at Southern Poverty Law Center; and Steven Monacelli, an investigative journalist for the Texas Observer.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 20 Mar. 2024
Taylor Wilson: All right, Will Carless covers extremism and emerging issues for USA Today.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2024
The Sahel is a region which is brings together a dangerous mix of religious extremism, poverty and environmental decline.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
The second non-fiction title on Elvie Productions’ slate is a documentary about a special unit that was created in the wake of the 2015 terrorist attacks in Paris to prevent and fight against violent extremism.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024
The AfD poses a threat that many see as singular, both because of Germany’s history and because of the party’s unabashed extremism.
—Joseph De Weck, The Atlantic, 20 Mar. 2024
After months of internal deliberation, Twitter announced a plan to fight violent extremism, removing accounts suspected to have ISIS ties.
—Ann Marimow, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2024
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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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