extremism
intermediateB2/ɪkˈstrimɪzəm/ · ex-tre-mism
The belief in and support for extreme actions or views, particularly in politics or religion.
Meanings
The belief in and support for extreme actions or views, particularly in politics or religion.
انتہا پسندانہ نظریات یا اقدامات کی حمایت یا یقین، خاص طور پر سیاست یا مذہب میں۔
انتہا پسندی
inta-ha pasandi
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Common Collocations
- political extremism
- religious extremism
- extremism in ideology
Example Sentences
The rise of extremism poses a threat to societal harmony.
انتہا پسندی کا عروج معاشرتی ہم آہنگی کے لئے خطرہ بنتا ہے۔
inta-ha pasandi ka urooj masharti hum aahangi ke liye khatra banta hai.
Many governments are working to combat extremism.
بہت سی حکومتیں انتہا پسندی کے خلاف کام کر رہی ہیں۔
bahut si hakoomatein inta-ha pasandi ke khilaf kaam kar rahi hain.
Education is key to preventing the spread of extremism.
تعلیم انتہا پسندی کے پھیلاؤ کو روکنے کی کلید ہے۔
taleem inta-ha pasandi ke phelao ko rokne ki kaleed hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'EXTreme' as the furthest point you can go.
Imagine a cliff edge, where anything beyond that is considered extreme.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خوشبو کی طرح بکھر جائے وہ، انتہاپسندی کا کوئی نشان نہ ہو۔
Khushboo ki tarah bikhar jaye wo, inta-ha pasandi ka koi nishaan na ho.
Like a fragrance, let it disperse; may there be no trace of extremism.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ایک پتھر دو شکار
Ek patthar do shikar
One stone, two targets.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "extremus" — utmost, farthest
First known use: 19th century
The term 'extremism' emerged in the late 19th century to describe political ideologies that advocate radical measures.