1. Plural of extremism; the beliefs, actions, or movements of people who hold extreme political, religious, or ideological views, often involving violence or rejection of moderate positions.
Usage: Countable noun; typically used in discussions of politics, religion, and social movements.; Often used in academic, journalistic, and policy contexts.

Examples

• The government launched initiatives to counter various extremisms across the country.
• Scholars study different extremisms to understand their origins and appeal.
• Religious extremisms have been a source of conflict throughout history.
• The report examined extremisms on both the political left and right.
• Communities work together to prevent the spread of violent extremisms.
• Extremisms often emerge during periods of social and economic instability.