Radicalism
(noun)
- The holding of radical views or the advocacy of radical political or social reforms.
- The principles or tactics of radicals.
Origin:
Early 19th century: from radical + -ism.
Examples:
- He was accused of radicalism and thrown in prison.
- The party has been moving away from radicalism for years.
- The protest was a reaction against the government's radicalism.
- The radicalism of the feminist movement.
- He said that the increase in crime is a result of the radicalism in the society.