Radicalizing: meaning, definitions and examples
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radicalizing
[ ˈrædɪkəlaɪzɪŋ ]
political context
Radicalizing refers to the process of causing someone to adopt extreme beliefs or behaviors that are often in opposition to the status quo. This can involve a shift in ideology that leads to more extreme actions or viewpoints, typically related to political, social, or religious issues.
Synonyms
extremizing, influencing, motivating
Examples of usage
- The group focused on radicalizing youth through propaganda.
- Efforts to radicalize individuals often exploit societal grievances.
- Social media can play a significant role in radicalizing individuals.
Translations
Translations of the word "radicalizing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 radicalizando
🇮🇳 कट्टरपंथी बनाना
🇩🇪 radikalisieren
🇮🇩 meradikalisasi
🇺🇦 радикалізація
🇵🇱 radykalizując
🇯🇵 過激化する
🇫🇷 radicaliser
🇪🇸 radicalizando
🇹🇷 radikalleşmek
🇰🇷 급진화하다
🇸🇦 تطرف
🇨🇿 radikalizace
🇸🇰 radikalizácia
🇨🇳 激进化
🇸🇮 radikalizacija
🇮🇸 róttæka
🇰🇿 радикализация
🇬🇪 რადიკალიზაცია
🇦🇿 radikallaşma
🇲🇽 radicalizando
Etymology
The term 'radicalize' is derived from the root word 'radical', which comes from the Latin 'radicalis', meaning 'relating to the root'. Initially, the term referred to going to the root of a matter when discussing ideas or beliefs. Over time, particularly through the influence of political movements in the 20th century, 'radical' began to take on a more extreme connotation, especially in the context of political ideologies that seek fundamental change. The verb 'radicalize' itself appeared in the late 20th century, reflecting the changing dynamics of social movements, revolutions, and discussions surrounding extremism in society. As global conflicts and discussions about civil rights evolved, the act of radicalization became increasingly associated with the transformation of individuals or groups into adopting more extreme views, often leading to actions that challenge established norms.