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extremism
ex·trem·ist E0304500 (ĭk-strē′mĭst)n. A person who advocates or resorts to measures beyond the norm, especially in politics.
ex·trem′ism n.ex·trem′ist adj.ex•trem•ism (ɪkˈstri mɪz əm)
n. a tendency to go to extremes or an instance of going to extremes, esp. in politics. [1860–65] extremism1. the condition or act of taking an extreme view.
2. the taking of extreme action. — extremist, n., adj.See also: AttitudesThesaurus| Noun | 1. | extremism - any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policiesideology, political orientation, political theory - an orientation that characterizes the thinking of a group or nation |
extremismnoun fanaticism, enthusiasm, madness, devotion, dedication, zeal, bigotry, infatuation, single-mindedness, zealotry, obsessiveness, monomania, immoderation, overenthusiasm an attempt to eliminate racism and right-wing extremismQuotations
"Extremism in the defence of liberty is no vice!" [Barry Goldwater]Translationsextreme (ikˈstriːm) adjective1. very great, especially much more than usual. extreme pleasure; He is in extreme pain. 極度的 极度的2. very far or furthest in any direction, especially out from the centre. the extreme south-western tip of England; Politically, he belongs to the extreme left. 極端的 极端的3. very violent or strong; not ordinary or usual. He holds extreme views on education. 過激的 过激的 noun1. something as far, or as different, as possible from something else. the extremes of sadness and joy. 極端 极端2. the greatest degree of any state, especially if unpleasant. The extremes of heat in the desert make life uncomfortable. 最大程度 最大程度exˈtremely adverb very. extremely kind. 非常 非常exˈtremism noun the holding of views which are as far from being moderate as possible. 極端主義 极端主义exˈtremist noun, adjective 極端主義者，極端主義的 过激主义者，过激主义的 exˈtremity (-ˈstre-) – plural exˈtremities – noun1. the farthest point. The two poles represent the extremities of the earth's axis. 端點 端点，尽头 2. an extreme degree; the quality of being extreme. Their suffering reached such extremities that many died. 極限 极限3. a situation of great danger or distress. They need help in this extremity. 困境 困境，绝境 4. the parts of the body furthest from the middle eg the hands and feet. 人的四肢 人的手、足 in the extreme very. dangerous in the extreme. 極度 极其，非常 to extremes very far, especially further than is thought to be reasonable. She can never express an opinion without going to extremes. 走極端 走极端Extremism
ExtremismSee also Fanaticism.drysadvocates of Prohibition in America. [Am. Hist.: Allen, 41]Jacobinsrabidly radical faction; principal perpetrators of Reign of Terror. [Fr. Hist.: EB, V: 494]John Birch Societyrabid right-wing group ideologically similar to the Ku Klux Klan. [Am. Hist.: Van Doren, 576]Ku Klux Klan (KKK)group espousing white supremacy takes law into its own hands. [Am. Hist.: EB, V: 935]McCarthy, Senator Joseph(1909–1957) anti-Communist zeal frequently resulted in injustice. [Am. Hist.: Van Doren, 522]Mikado of Japan, thedemands Ko-Ko execute one person a month. [Br. Opera: The Mikado, Magill I, 591–592]extremism
Synonyms for extremismnoun fanaticismSynonyms- fanaticism
- enthusiasm
- madness
- devotion
- dedication
- zeal
- bigotry
- infatuation
- single-mindedness
- zealotry
- obsessiveness
- monomania
- immoderation
- overenthusiasm
Words related to extremismnoun any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policiesRelated Words- ideology
- political orientation
- political theory
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