Meaning & use
radicalization
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The process by which a person comes to adopt increasingly extreme political, social, or religious views.
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Researchers study online forums to understand the radicalization of young recruits.
The documentary traced his radicalization from a disillusioned student to an extremist leader.
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Widely used in security and sociology studies since the early 2000s, especially regarding how individuals become drawn into violent extremist movements.
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