radicalization

[ rad-i-kuh-luh-zey-shuhn ]

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noun

the act or process of becoming more extreme, as in beliefs, actions, or politics:
The group tries to counter radicalization by promoting nonviolence and tolerance through peer-to-peer education.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of radicalization¹

radical ( def ) + -ization ( def )

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Example Sentences

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But the social isolation in combination with the social media echo chamber increases a given person's radicalization and extremism.

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Now, almost overnight, tens of millions of dollars in funding earmarked for research studying radicalization, violent extremism and terrorism prevention has been cut.

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Jordan’s security services have long feared radicalization in the 10 Palestinian refugee camps spread around the kingdom.

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Killing leaders of the organizations does not significantly hinder this — and might even fuel radicalization.

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That's important, but sources I spoke with last year for an in-depth report on radicalization also felt attention must be paid to the "supply" side.

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radicality radicalize

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