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estremismo

extremism

noun eh-streh-MEES-moh Rare

Usage Note

Estremismo is a mass noun (no plural in standard use). It derives from estremo ('extreme') and is most common in political discourse. The related noun estremista ('extremist') is invariable in form but takes gendered articles: l'estremista (both genders), distinguished by context or adjective.

Examples

"Il governo ha condannato ogni forma di estremismo."

Natural Translation

The government condemned every form of extremism.

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