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radicalization
This term carries a heavy sociopolitical weight, typically evoking a sense of alarm or urgency when applied to individuals or groups. It describes a psychological and ideological trajectory rather than a single event, suggesting a gradual slide toward extremism and the abandonment of moderate positions.
In a technical or systemic sense, the word shifts away from the connotation of danger to describe a comprehensive overhaul. Here, it refers to returning to the root or essence of a system to implement a total transformation, though this usage is significantly less common than the sociopolitical meaning.
Meanings
Examples
The government is implementing new programs to prevent the radicalization of vulnerable youth.
The government is implementing new programs to prevent the radicalization of vulnerable youth.
I wonder if social media algorithms accelerate the process of radicalization.
The detective noted that the suspect's radicalization began after he lost his job.
We need to understand the root causes of radicalization to stop the violence.
The sudden radicalization of the party's platform shocked the moderate members.
He seems to be undergoing a rapid radicalization in his political beliefs.
The professor discussed the radicalization of thought during the French Revolution.