Radicalization

Pronunciation: /ˌrædɪkəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

Radicalization (noun)

  1. The process of changing beliefs until they become very extreme and may support violence or illegal actions.
  2. The process where a person starts to accept or seek violent action to achieve political or social goals.
  3. The process of moving from moderate views to very strong, far-reaching ideas, often outside normal public debate.

Examples

  • Radicalization can happen when beliefs turn extreme quickly.
  • Beliefs turn extreme during radicalization, even without clear reasons.