radicalism
1 antonym for radicalism — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — Political or social beliefs and movements that push for fundamental, far-reaching change to the structure of society.
Antonyms
How to use radicalism
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
political radicalism
religious radicalism
rise of radicalism
radicalism of the movement
Radicalism is a fairly formal word, most at home in political, historical or academic writing.
Etymology
Formed in English by adding the suffix -ism to radical. The word marks the shift from radical as a describing word to the name of the outlook itself.
Full origin of radicalism →Frequently asked questions
What does radicalism mean?
It refers to political or social movements that call for fundamental change to how society is organised, rather than gradual reform.
Is radicalism the same as extremism?
Not exactly. Radicalism describes a push for deep, structural change, while extremism more often refers to the methods or intensity used to pursue a cause.
Where does the word radicalism come from?
It comes from radical, with the suffix -ism added to turn the adjective into the name of a belief system.
