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Extremismus

/ɛkstʁeˈmɪsmʊs/· noun· Pl. —

extremism

Der Extremismus — political views that reject democracy and the constitution; in Germany the Verfassungsschutz monitors left-wing, right-wing and religious extremism.

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Extremismus
extremism

Die Behörden warnen vor einer Zunahme des politischen Extremismus.

The authorities are warning of an increase in political extremism.

Word family

Extremismusextremextremeextremistischextremistder Extremistthe extremistder Rechtsextremismusright-wing extremism

Common combinations

  • der politische Extremismuspolitical extremism
  • Extremismus bekämpfento combat extremism
  • die Prävention von Extremismusthe prevention of extremism

Real examples

  • Das Programm soll Jugendliche früh vor Extremismus schützen.The programme is meant to protect young people from extremism at an early stage.
  • Der Bericht des Verfassungsschutzes beschreibt verschiedene Formen von Extremismus.The report of the domestic intelligence service describes various forms of extremism.
  • Wer Extremismus wirksam bekämpfen will, muss auch die sozialen Ursachen ernst nehmen.Anyone who wants to combat extremism effectively must also take its social causes seriously.

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