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Meaning of Extremism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ɪkˈstɹiː.mɪ.zəm

Definitions

Extreme ideas or actions, primarily in politics or religion.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“For a student of American history and a foreigner like myself, it is easier to understand all these extremisms of conscience.”
“Echoing the views of my colleagues from the region and beyond, I told the Security Council on Feb. 18, 2003, that while the ramifications of the war could go beyond anyone’s calculations, “one outcome is almost certain: extremism stands to benefit enormously from an uncalculated adventure in Iraq.””

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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