Radicalization
Pronunciation: /ˌrædɪkəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
Radicalization (noun)
- The process of changing beliefs until they become very extreme and may support violence or illegal actions.
- The process where a person starts to accept or seek violent action to achieve political or social goals.
- 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.