extremism
noun/ɪkˈstriːmɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #9,443 most common English word
Meaning
the holding of extreme political or religious views, often leading to radical or dangerous actions.
Example sentence
The government launched a campaign to reduce extremism in the country.
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