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extremism

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/ɪkˈstrimɪzəm/ · ex-tre-mism

The belief in and support for extreme actions or views, particularly in politics or religion.

Meanings

nounformal

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

Synonyms

radicalismfanaticismultraismانتہا پسندیشددپسندیبے جا رویہ

Antonyms

moderationconservatismliberalismاعتدالمحافظتلبرلزم

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.

Easily Confused With

extreme:Extremism refers specifically to the belief and advocacy of extreme measures, while extreme describes the highest degree of something.

Word Family

extreme
adjectiveانتہائی
extremist
nounانتہا پسند

See Also

💡 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.