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extremism
[ɪkˈstremɪzəm]
noun
extremismo
1.
The quality or state of being extreme; the holding of extreme political or religious views
The government is taking measures to combat extremism in the region.
O governo está tomando medidas para combater o extremismo na região.
2.
Advocacy of or adherence to extreme or fanatical principles or practices
Religious extremism has led to violence in several countries.
O extremismo religioso levou à violência em vários países.
Synonyms
radicalism
fanaticism
militancy
zealotry
Antonyms
moderation
temperance
centrism
pragmatism
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
extremismo
Most common usage across Brazil
Portugal
extremismo
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
far-right extremism
left-wing extremism
religious extremism
violent extremism
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