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radicalism
CIDE DICTIONARY
radicalism, n. [Cf. F. radicalisme.].
The quality or state of being radical; specifically, the doctrines or principles of radicals in politics or social reform. [1913 Webster]
"Radicalism means root work; the uprooting of all falsehoods and abuses." [1913 Webster]
DEVIL DICTIONARY
radicalism
n. The conservatism of to-morrow injected into the affairs of to-day.THESAURUS
radicalism
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