radicalization

American

[rad-i-kuh-luh-zey-shuhn] / ˌræd ɪ kə ləˈzeɪ ʃən /

especially British, radicalisation

noun

the act or process of becoming more extreme, as in beliefs, actions, or politics.

The group tries to counter radicalization by promoting nonviolence and tolerance through peer-to-peer education.

Etymology

Origin of radicalization

radical ( def. ) + -ization ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Previously, she wrote about love and hate on the internet, including dating apps, online radicalization and misinformation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Islamic leaders have a pastoral responsibility to protect their adherents from corruption and radicalization, to keep the wolves from the flock.

From The Wall Street Journal

But they represent only one of several potential pathways to radicalization.

From The Wall Street Journal

Venezuelans and Haitians are stuck as well, despite a risk of Islamic radicalization that is presumably low.

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“As time goes on, these camps are incubators for radicalization,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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