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preradicalization

preradicalization is the alternative form of pre-radicalization.

Meaning of pre-radicalization

Noun

pre-radicalization (uncountable)

  1. Conversion to or joining a group, such as a religion or social organization, identification with which subsequently leads to extremism.
    • While the latter type of pre-radicalization is observable in terrorist groups such as the Weathermen or later Weather Underground Organization, for the most part, the current concentration on Islamist or jihadist terrorism clearly favours the former conversion experience based on religion.2009, Melissa Dearey, Radicalization: The Life Writings of Political Prisoners, →ISBN, page 38

Questions about preradicalization

What is preradicalization the alternative form of?
Preradicalization is the alternative form of pre-radicalization.

Words near preradicalization in the dictionary

  1. prequeuosine
  2. prerace
  3. preracing
  4. preradiation
  5. preradical
  6. preradicalization
  7. preradicals
  8. preradio
  9. preradiographic
  10. prerailroad
  11. prerailway

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