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antiradicalism

antiradicalism noun: opposition to radical ideologies.

Noun

antiradicalism (uncountable)

  1. Opposition to radical ideologies.
    • Wartime antiradicalism crested in a postwar Red Scare. (Communists were called “reds” because of the red flag favored by revolutionary organizations.)2010, Paul S. Boyer; Clifford E. Clark, Jr.; Joseph F. Kett, The Enduring Vision Since 1865, page 691

Origin of antiradicalism

From anti- + radicalism.

Questions about antiradicalism

What does antiradicalism mean?
Antiradicalism means opposition to radical ideologies.
What part of speech is antiradicalism?
Antiradicalism is a noun.

Words near antiradicalism in the dictionary

  1. antiracketeering
  2. antirad
  3. antiradar
  4. antiradiation
  5. antiradical
  6. antiradicalism
  7. antiradicalization
  8. antiradicals
  9. antiradio
  10. antirads
  11. antiragweed

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