Radicaliseren
Example: Jonge mensen kunnen gemakkelijk radicaliseren door verkeerde ideeën.
Definition
"Radicaliseren" means the process by which individuals, especially young people, adopt extreme political, social, or religious views, often leading to a willingness to support or engage in drastic actions or changes. It involves shifting beliefs towards more radical positions.
Etymology
The word "radicaliseren" comes from the Dutch root "radicaal," meaning 'root' or 'fundamental,' combined with the verb-forming suffix "-iseren," equivalent to '-ize' in English. It literally means 'to make radical' or 'to root deeply.' Did you know? The term gained prominence in historical contexts related to political and social movements where people shifted towards fundamental changes.
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"Radicaliseren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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