Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'radicalism'

English Word: radicalism

Key Russian Translations:

• радикализм [rɐdʲɪˈkalʲɪzm] - [Formal]

Frequency: Medium (commonly encountered in political discourse, news, and academic texts)

Difficulty: B2 (Upper Intermediate; requires understanding of political terminology and abstract concepts)

Pronunciation (Russian):

радикализм: [rɐdʲɪˈkalʲɪzm]

Note on радикализм: The stress falls on the third syllable ("ka"), which is a common feature in Russian loanwords. Pronunciation may vary slightly in fast speech.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Political or ideological extremism advocating for fundamental change

Translation(s) & Context:

• радикализм - Used in formal contexts such as political debates, academic papers, or news articles discussing social movements and ideologies.

Usage Examples:

• В России радикализм часто ассоциируется с историческими революциями, такими как Октябрьская революция.

  In Russia, radicalism is often associated with historical revolutions, such as the October Revolution.

• Современный радикализм проявляется в протестах против глобализации.

  Modern radicalism manifests in protests against globalization.

• Радикализм может привести к положительным изменениям, но часто несёт риски для общества.

  Radicalism can lead to positive changes but often carries risks for society.

• В политических дискуссиях радикализм противопоставляется умеренным реформам.

  In political discussions, radicalism is contrasted with moderate reforms.

• Молодёжь иногда привлекается радикализмом из-за его обещаний быстрых перемен.

  Youth are sometimes drawn to radicalism because of its promises of quick changes.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Радикализм" is a masculine noun in Russian, derived from a loanword, and follows the standard patterns for third-declension nouns with some irregularities due to its foreign origin. It is indeclinable in most cases, meaning it does not change form in the nominative case but can show variations in other cases.

Note: As a modern loanword, "радикализм" is often used without inflection in informal contexts, but the above table reflects standard grammatical forms.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms:
  • экстремизм (ekstremizm) - More intense connotation, often implying violence.
  • радикальность (radikalnost') - Refers to the quality of being radical, used in broader contexts.
• Antonyms:
  • консерватизм (konservatizm) - Emphasizes preservation of traditional values.
  • модератизм (moderatizm) - Suggests a balanced, non-extreme approach.

Related Phrases:

• политический радикализм - Political radicalism; used in discussions of government and ideology.
• социальный радикализм - Social radicalism; refers to movements for societal change, often with a focus on equality.
• радикализм идей - Radicalism of ideas; highlights intellectual extremism in philosophy or theory.

Usage Notes:

"Радикализм" directly corresponds to the English "radicalism" in political and social contexts, but it is typically reserved for formal or academic language. English speakers should note that Russian often pairs it with adjectives like "политический" to specify the type. When choosing between translations, use "радикализм" for broad ideological movements, but avoid it in everyday conversation where "экстремизм" might imply more danger. Grammatically, it functions as a masculine noun and can be modified by cases to fit sentence structure, such as in prepositional phrases (e.g., "в радикализме" meaning "in radicalism").

Common Errors:

• Confusing "радикализм" with "радикал" (radical as an adjective). Error: Using "радикализм" when meaning "radical ideas" (incorrect: "радикализм идеи" vs. correct: "радикальные идеи"). Explanation: "Радикализм" is a noun for the ideology, not the adjective form; always check the context to use the proper part of speech.

• Overusing in informal speech. Error: Saying "Я поддерживаю радикализм" in casual talk (which sounds overly formal). Correct: Use in written or professional contexts; in spoken language, opt for simpler terms like "крайние взгляды" (extreme views). Explanation: This maintains natural flow and avoids sounding pretentious.

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, "радикализм" is heavily associated with historical events like the Russian Revolution of 1917, where radical ideologies led to significant social upheaval. It often carries a negative connotation in modern contexts due to links with extremism, reflecting Russia's complex history with political dissent and state control.

Related Concepts:

• революция (revolyutsiya)
• идеология (ideologiya)
• экстремизм (ekstremizm)