- radicalism
- noun Date: 1820 1. the quality or state of being radical 2. the doctrines or principles of radicals
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radicalism — [rad′i kəliz΄əm] n. 1. the quality or state of being radical, esp. in politics 2. radical principles, ideals, methods, or practices … English World dictionary
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radicalism — /rad i keuh liz euhm/, n. 1. the holding or following of radical or extreme views or principles. 2. the principles or practices of radicals. [1810 20; RADICAL + ISM] * * * … Universalium
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