RADICALISM

radicalism

(noun) the political orientation of those who favor revolutionary change in government and society

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

radicalism (countable and uncountable, plural radicalisms)

Any of various radical social or political movements that aim at fundamental change in the structure of society

Source: Wiktionary


Rad"i*cal*ism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. radicalisme.]

Definition: The quality or state of being radical; specifically, the doctrines or principles of radicals in politics or social reform. Radicalism means root work; the uprooting of all falsehoods and abuses. F. W. Robertson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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