To radicalize



Esempio: The speech aimed to radicalize young people during the protest.

Definizione


"To radicalize" means to cause someone to adopt extreme political, social, or religious views or actions, often leading them to support significant or revolutionary changes in society. For example, the speech aimed to radicalize young people during the protest by influencing their beliefs and behaviors.

Etimologia


The word "to radicalize" comes from the root 'radical,' which originates from the Latin word 'radix,' meaning 'root.' It was first used in the late 18th century to describe fundamental political changes, and the verb form developed later to describe the process of adopting such extreme or foundational views. Did you know? The idea of 'going to the root' of a problem reflects the depth of change implied by "to radicalize."

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